ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Francisco Lindor and the Indians got off to another quick start on their way to another victory in what’s shaping up to be a memorable month.
Lindor homered and drove in three runs in the first two innings, and the Indians pounded another Angels starter in an 8-3 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday.
Carlos Santana hit two homers and drove in three more runs for the AL Central leaders, who took two of three at the Big A on their way to Kansas City and their first visit of the season to the defending World Series champion Royals.
The Indians (35-27) have won nine of 12 in June with uniformly strong play, keeping the division lead they took over the Royals during the clubs’ last series. They’ve won six of seven over Kansas City already this year, and the Indians warmed up for the next meeting by battering the slumping Angels yet again.