One bad inning spells defeat for Indians, Kluber

Kansas City 4 - Cleveland 2

Royals crack Kluber's code, Tribe bats miss opportunities in 4-2 loss - Let's Go Tribe - For the second time this season, Kluber looked somewhat human against the Royals. The Indians also squandered good offensive opportunities.

Kluber burned in key 3rd vs. aggressive Royals | indians.com - Then the third inning went something like this: strikeout, single, single, RBI double with a play at home, RBI double, RBI double, walk, groundout. That pivotal inning sent the Indians to a 4-2 loss in the middle game at Kauffman Stadium.

Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber loses again to Kansas City Royals, 4-2 | cleveland.com - While the Indians have done a much better job against left-handed starters as the season has progressed, they are still in the dark when it comes to Jason Vargas. It cost them a ballgame Wednesday night as Vargas pitched Kansas City to a 4-2 victory at Kauffman Stadium.

Kluber's 9 K's aren't enough to slow Royals | indians.com - Kluber lost for the third time this season to the Royals. He went eight innings and gave up nine hits and four runs. He struck out nine.

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