Indians vs. Royals Game Thread (Friday): Josh Tomlin vs. Yordano Ventura

Kansas City Royals @ Cleveland Indians

Friday, July 4, 2014, 6:05 ET, Progressive Field

TV: STO (CLE), FSKC (KC)

MLB.TV FREE GAME OF THE DAY

Radio: WTAM (CLE), KCSP (KC)

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There's nothing more American than trying to beat the Royals on Independence Day!

Josh Tomlin was incredible in his last outing, but I'd settle for him just being great tonight.

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Today's other AL Central games

Yankees 6, Twins 5

Rays (Alex Cobb) @ Tigers (Drew Smyly), 7:00 ET

Mariners (Roenis Elias) @ White Sox (Chris Sale), 7:10 ET

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Today's minor-league games

AAA: Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo

AA: Akron RubberDucks vs. Bowie

A+: Carolina Mudcats vs. Salem

A: Lake County Captains @ South Bend

SSA: Mahoning Valley vs. Batavia