KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Franco and Bubba Starling had RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Indians 2-1 in the first game of a three-game series.
It was the Royals’ first win this season when trailing after seven innings.
Scott Barlow picked up the win in relief for Kansas City.
The Indians traded Mike Clevinger to the San Diego Padres ahead of baseball’s trade deadline.
San Diego got Clevinger, outfielder Greg Allen and a player to be named from Cleveland for a package of young players that includes outfielder Josh Naylor, right-hander Cal Quantrill and catcher Austin Hedges.