Kansas City at Cleveland

Kansas City is on a mini hot run, but don't be fooled as this team is loaded with flaws, ranked #29 in runs scored, #25 in on-base percentage and slugging. Kansas City is last in the division, on a 15-36 run on the road, plus 20-42 when following a victory. Royals lefty Danny Duffy (4.72 ERA) is 2-9 with a 5.38 ERA in his career against the Indians. This season the Royals are 3-10 when Duffy faces a winning team. He faces a Cleveland offense that is third in runs scored, eighth in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging. Cleveland starter Mike Clevinger (3.17 ERA) has quietly had a terrific season and has allowed two runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts. He has a 2.57 ERA in 21 innings against Kansas City this season. The Indians are on a 74-37 run at home, plus 42-19 against a team with a winning percentage below .400. And the Royals are 7-20 in the last 27 meetings in Cleveland. Back Cleveland.