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It’s the 92-67 Cleveland Indians versus the 81-79 Kansas City Royals in the 2nd game of a three game set in Kansas City, Missouri tonight. The first pitch at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET.
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In the first game of this series yesterday the Indians beat the Royals 7-2. In the game the Indians scored four runs in the 3rd inning and starter Ryan Merritt retired the last 13 batters he faced in getting his first win in his first MLB start.
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The Indians had lost two in a row before beating the Royals yesterday and they have already wrapped up the AL Central. Cleveland ranks 4th in the Majors in runs scored and 7th in team ERA.
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The Royals have lost two in a row and the defending World Series champions will not be making a playoff appearance this season. Kansas City ranks 23rd in runs scored and 17th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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<strong>Cleveland: </strong>Trevor Bauer (12-8, 4.26 ERA)
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<strong>Kansas City:</strong> Edinson Volquez (10-11, 5.37 ERA)
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Trevor Bauer goes for the Indians tonight and in his last outing he gave up four earned runs in seven innings in a 10-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. He had given up six earned runs in each of his previous two starts, which were both Cleveland losses. In September Bauer was 3-2, but had an ERA of 6.75. The Indians are 1-4 in Bauer’s last 5 road starts. Tonight will be his first start of the season against the Royals and in his career facing them he is 1-2 with a 3.41 ERA in six starts.
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Edinson Volquez gets the nod for the Royals and in his last outing he gave up four earned runs in only two innings of work in a 12-9 win over the Detroit Tigers. Kansas City had lost his previous two starts and in one of those outings he faced the Indians only giving up one earned run in six innings, but got little help in a 2-1 Kansas City loss. The Royals are 1-5 in Volquez’s last six home starts. The Royals are 2-5 in their last seven games against the Indians and they are also 2-5 in their last seven games facing them at home.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Indians are 6-0 in their last 6 games against the Royals.
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In the last 57 games between these teams in Kansas City the Over record is 38-16-4.
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This season the Royals are 47-32 at home and the Indians are 39-39 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records
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<strong>Cleveland Indians:</strong> 92-67 SU / O/U 80-69 / Run Line W/L 74-85
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<strong>Kansas City Royals:</strong> 81-79 SU / O/U 75-77 / Run Line W/L 84-76
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Cleveland at Kansas City Key Betting Trends<br />
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CLE is 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
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CLE is 8-3 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
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CLE has an Over record of 6-1 in their last 7 games.
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KC is 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
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KC is 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
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KC has an Over record of 23-8-1 in their last 32 games.
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<strong>INDIANS</strong>
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[P] 09/13/2016 - Danny Salazar out indefinitely ( Forearm )
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[P] 07/18/2016 - Tommy Hunter 15-day DL (7/10) ( Back )
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[P] 07/07/2016 - Zach McAllister 15-day DL (7/6) ( Hip )
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[P] 09/17/2016 - Carlos Carrasco out indefinitely ( Hand )
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[C] 09/17/2016 - Yan Gomes 60-day DL (7/18) ( Wrist )
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[P] 09/27/2016 - Corey Kluber expected to miss 7-10 days ( Quad )
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[LF] 05/14/2016 - Michael Brantley 60-day DL (5/10); out for season ( Shoulder )
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[LF] 06/01/2016 - Marlon Byrd out for season ( Suspension )
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<strong>ROYALS</strong>
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[P] 07/29/2016 - Luke Hochevar 60-day DL (7/25) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 09/27/2016 - Dillon Gee out for season ( Blood Clot )
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[CF] 09/27/2016 - Lorenzo Cain out for season ( Wrist )
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[P] 07/19/2016 - Kris Medlen 60-day DL (5/11) ( Shoulder )
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[3B] 05/26/2016 - Mike Moustakas 60-day DL (5/23); out for season ( Knee )
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Tim Collins 60-day DL; out for season ( Elbow )
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[P] 04/10/2016 - Mike Minor 60-day DL (3/15); out for season ( Shoulder )
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