Good news, bad news: Michael Brantley homered in his first Cactus League at-bat, and Carlos Carrasco left the game after being hit by a batted ball (again).
Cleveland 8 - Kansas City 12
Cleveland Indians hit four home runs, but lose to Kansas City Royals, 12-8 | cleveland.com - The Indians hit four homers, but it wasn't enough to hold off the Royals on Wednesday night at Goodyear Ballpark.
Carrasco leaves game with foot injury - Right-hander Carlos Carrasco left his start against the Royals on Wednesday night with a left foot contusion after being struck by a sharp comebacker from Cheslor Cuthbert in the fifth inning.
Michael Brantley homers in Cactus League debut | Cleveland Indians - As Brantley made his way around the bases amid a standing ovation, following his solo home run off Kansas City's Jason Hammel in the second inning, it was easy to forget that he is battling the calendar in a bid to make the Tribe's Opening Day roster.
Other Indians News
Baseball Hall Of Fame Retires Chief Wahoo Before The Cleveland Indians - In officially retiring the Wahoo logo ahead of the 2018 season, the Hall of Fame beats the actual owners of that trademark, the Cleveland Indians.
Talking Cleveland Indians prospects, phenoms and surprises -- Terry Pluto (photos) | cleveland.com - Terry Pluto talks prospects
Cleveland Indians Tragedy: Florida Spring Training Boating Accident - On the evening of March 22, 1992, Cleveland Indians pitchers Steve Olin, Tim Crews, and Bob Ojeda decided to go boating on Little Lake Nellie, located in Clermont, Florida, some 22 miles west of Orlando.
Indians must hold off Twins for AL Central crown this season - For many analysts, the American League Central will be the easiest division to predict. The Cleveland Indians are too strong and too deep to be defeated by any of their division-mates.
Around the League
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