COLUMBUS – Cleveland won its fifth in a row and completed a four-game sweep of the defending champs as Corey Kluber combined with two relievers on a three-hitter in the Indians’ 7-0 shutout of Kansas City.
Mike Napoli homered in the fourth, one inning after Tyler Naquin, Carlos Santana and Francisco Lindor went deep to chase Royals starter Chris Young.
The Indians lead the AL Central at 31-24, 1 ½ games ahead of the Royals.