By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber dominated Kansas City’s hitters, striking out 14 in six innings as the Indians beat the Royals 2-0 in their delayed home opener.
Bieber has become Cleveland’s ace in no time.
The 25-year-old began last season as the club’s No. 5 starter but appears ready to take over as the staff leader after two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber was traded last winter.
Oscar Mercado and César Hernández drove in runs for the Indians.
Cleveland’s players wore their blue road jerseys to make a statement for minorities as the Indians consider changing their name after 105 years.