KCR
CLEBottom 1st
Carlos Santana homers to center field. Mike Freeman scores.
Home Run
107.4 mph
429 ft
28 deg
Bottom 2nd
Sandy León homers to center field.
Home Run
103.9 mph
439 ft
31 deg
Top 3rd
Whit Merrifield homers. Cam Gallagher scores. Nicky Lopez scores.
Home Run
105.5 mph
406 ft
31 deg
Bottom 3rd
Francisco Lindor homers to right field. César Hernández scores.
Home Run
93.7 mph
371 ft
35 deg
Top 7th
Nicky Lopez reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Edward Olivares out at second. Matt Reynolds scores.
Forceout
93.7 mph
9 ft
-15 deg
Cam Gallagher doubles to left field. Nicky Lopez scores.
Double
81.7 mph
222 ft
18 deg
Top 8th
Maikel Franco out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Delino DeShields. Adalberto Mondesi scores.
Sacrifice Fly
87.7 mph
316 ft
33 deg
Nicky Lopez hit by pitch. Bubba Starling to second. Alex Gordon to third. Hunter Dozier scores.
Hit By Pitch
Top 9th
Maikel Franco singles to shallow center field. Whit Merrifield scores.
Single
109.2 mph
164 ft
6 deg
Bottom 9th
Sandy León grounds out to shallow right field, Hunter Dozier to Whit Merrifield to Hunter Dozier. Josh Naylor to second. Tyler Naquin scores.
Groundout
74.7 mph
6 ft
-23 deg
1
HR
3
8
R
6
10
H
9
1
SB
0
6
LOB
3
.278
AVG
.257
.325
OBP
.278
.444
SLG
.571
6.00
ERA
6.00
11
K
11
1
BB
2
Current Series
Royals
2
Indians
5
Game 1
Final
Royals
8
Indians
6
Game 2
Final
Royals
3
Indians
0
Game 3
Final
Royals
11
Indians
1
Game 4
Final
2020 AL Central
Twins
Indians
White Sox
Royals
TigersGame Summary
The Cleveland Indians fell to the Kansas City Royals, 8 to 6, on September 8, 2020.
Game Info
September 8, 2020
Progressive Field
Cleveland, Ohio
76°
5 mph WSW
Home Plate: Mark Carlson
First Base: James Hoye
Second Base: Mike Estabrook
Third Base: Chad Whitson
1
HR
3
8
R
6
10
H
9
1
SB
0
6
LOB
3
.278
AVG
.257
.325
OBP
.278
.444
SLG
.571
6.00
ERA
6.00
11
K
11
1
BB
2
Current Series
Royals
2
Indians
5
Game 1
Final
Royals
8
Indians
6
Game 2
Final
Royals
3
Indians
0
Game 3
Final
Royals
11
Indians
1
Game 4
Final
2020 AL Central
Game Summary
The Cleveland Indians fell to the Kansas City Royals, 8 to 6, on September 8, 2020.
Game Info
September 8, 2020
Progressive Field
Cleveland, Ohio
76°
5 mph WSW
Home Plate: Mark Carlson
First Base: James Hoye
Second Base: Mike Estabrook
Third Base: Chad Whitson
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W. Merrifield RF-2B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Mondesi SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
H. Dozier 1B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
M. Franco DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Gordon LF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M. Reynolds 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
R. McBroom PH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
B. Starling PR-CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
E. Olivares CF-RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
N. Lopez 2B-3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
C. Gallagher C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals | 36 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C. Hernandez 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
M. Freeman 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F. Lindor SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
C. Santana 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F. Reyes DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
T. Naquin RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
J. Naylor LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
S. León C | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
D. DeShields CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals | 35 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
Batting
2B: C. Gallagher, W. Merrifield, N. Lopez
HR: W. Merrifield
TB: H. Dozier, M. Franco, C. Gallagher 2, A. Gordon 2, W. Merrifield 6, A. Mondesi, E. Olivares, N. Lopez 2
RBI: M. Franco 2, C. Gallagher, W. Merrifield 3, N. Lopez 2
2-out RBI: M. Franco, C. Gallagher, N. Lopez
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: C. Gallagher 2, W. Merrifield
HBP: N. Lopez
SAC: A. Mondesi
SF: M. Franco
Team RISP: 3-for-8
Team LOB: 6
Baserunning
SB: A. Mondesi
Batting
2B: M. Freeman 2
HR: S. León, F. Lindor, C. Santana
TB: M. Freeman 4, C. Hernandez, S. León 5, F. Lindor 4, T. Naquin, C. Santana 4, J. Naylor
RBI: S. León 2, F. Lindor 2, C. Santana 2
2-out RBI: S. León, C. Santana 2
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: D. DeShields
Team RISP: 1-for-4
Team LOB: 3
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J. Junis | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10.38 |
K. Zimmer | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
G. Holland (W) | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
S. Barlow (S) | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T. McKenzie | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5.40 |
J. Karinchak (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
C. Quantrill (BS) | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
A. Cimber (L) | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.00 |
O. Perez | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
A. Plutko | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
Pitches-strikes: S. Barlow 22-17, G. Holland 23-18, J. Junis 68-47, K. Zimmer 25-15
Groundouts-flyouts: S. Barlow 1-0, G. Holland 1-0, J. Junis 7-1, K. Zimmer 1-0
Batters faced: S. Barlow 5, G. Holland 6, J. Junis 20, K. Zimmer 5
Inherited runners-scored: K. Zimmer 1-0
Pitches-strikes: A. Cimber 13-11, O. Perez 15-7, A. Plutko 18-12, C. Quantrill 17-11, T. McKenzie 92-57, J. Karinchak 9-8
Groundouts-flyouts: A. Cimber 0-1, A. Plutko 1-0, C. Quantrill 3-0, T. McKenzie 5-2
Batters faced: A. Cimber 3, O. Perez 4, A. Plutko 6, C. Quantrill 6, T. McKenzie 19, J. Karinchak 3
Inherited runners-scored: O. Perez 1-1, A. Plutko 3-0
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W. Merrifield RF-2B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Mondesi SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
H. Dozier 1B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
M. Franco DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Gordon LF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M. Reynolds 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
R. McBroom PH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
B. Starling PR-CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
E. Olivares CF-RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
N. Lopez 2B-3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
C. Gallagher C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals | 36 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Batting
2B: C. Gallagher, W. Merrifield, N. Lopez
HR: W. Merrifield
TB: H. Dozier, M. Franco, C. Gallagher 2, A. Gordon 2, W. Merrifield 6, A. Mondesi, E. Olivares, N. Lopez 2
RBI: M. Franco 2, C. Gallagher, W. Merrifield 3, N. Lopez 2
2-out RBI: M. Franco, C. Gallagher, N. Lopez
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: C. Gallagher 2, W. Merrifield
HBP: N. Lopez
SAC: A. Mondesi
SF: M. Franco
Team RISP: 3-for-8
Team LOB: 6
Baserunning
SB: A. Mondesi
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J. Junis | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10.38 |
K. Zimmer | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
G. Holland (W) | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
S. Barlow (S) | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
Pitches-strikes: S. Barlow 22-17, G. Holland 23-18, J. Junis 68-47, K. Zimmer 25-15
Groundouts-flyouts: S. Barlow 1-0, G. Holland 1-0, J. Junis 7-1, K. Zimmer 1-0
Batters faced: S. Barlow 5, G. Holland 6, J. Junis 20, K. Zimmer 5
Inherited runners-scored: K. Zimmer 1-0
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C. Hernandez 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
M. Freeman 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F. Lindor SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
C. Santana 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F. Reyes DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
T. Naquin RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
J. Naylor LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
S. León C | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
D. DeShields CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals | 35 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
Batting
2B: M. Freeman 2
HR: S. León, F. Lindor, C. Santana
TB: M. Freeman 4, C. Hernandez, S. León 5, F. Lindor 4, T. Naquin, C. Santana 4, J. Naylor
RBI: S. León 2, F. Lindor 2, C. Santana 2
2-out RBI: S. León, C. Santana 2
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: D. DeShields
Team RISP: 1-for-4
Team LOB: 3
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T. McKenzie | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5.40 |
J. Karinchak (H) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
C. Quantrill (BS) | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
A. Cimber (L) | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.00 |
O. Perez | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
A. Plutko | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
Pitches-strikes: A. Cimber 13-11, O. Perez 15-7, A. Plutko 18-12, C. Quantrill 17-11, T. McKenzie 92-57, J. Karinchak 9-8
Groundouts-flyouts: A. Cimber 0-1, A. Plutko 1-0, C. Quantrill 3-0, T. McKenzie 5-2
Batters faced: A. Cimber 3, O. Perez 4, A. Plutko 6, C. Quantrill 6, T. McKenzie 19, J. Karinchak 3
Inherited runners-scored: O. Perez 1-1, A. Plutko 3-0
Top 1st
Whit Merrifield grounds out to shortstop, Francisco Lindor to Carlos Santana.
Groundout
91.8 mph
30 ft
-4 deg
Adalberto Mondesi flies out to deep right center field to Tyler Naquin.
Flyout
94.8 mph
343 ft
38 deg
Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Bottom 1st
César Hernández lines out to shallow right field to Hunter Dozier.
Lineout
100.8 mph
134 ft
7 deg
Mike Freeman doubles to deep left center field.
Double
93 mph
359 ft
27 deg
Francisco Lindor grounds out to first base to Hunter Dozier. Mike Freeman to third.
Groundout
80.5 mph
34 ft
-3 deg
Carlos Santana homers to center field. Mike Freeman scores.
Home Run
107.4 mph
429 ft
28 deg
Franmil Reyes grounds out to shallow left field, Matt Reynolds to Hunter Dozier.
Groundout
62.4 mph
6 ft
-27 deg
Top 2nd
Maikel Franco grounds out to shallow infield, Sandy León to Carlos Santana.
Groundout
61.6 mph
4 ft
-68 deg
Alex Gordon pops out to Mike Freeman.
Pop Out
62.4 mph
106 ft
71 deg
Matt Reynolds strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Bottom 2nd
Tyler Naquin flies out to left field to Alex Gordon.
Flyout
94.1 mph
230 ft
60 deg
Josh Naylor grounds out to right field, Nicky Lopez to Hunter Dozier.
Groundout
105.2 mph
147 ft
8 deg
Sandy León homers to center field.
Home Run
103.9 mph
439 ft
31 deg
Delino DeShields grounds out to shallow infield, Adalberto Mondesi to Hunter Dozier.
Groundout
66.8 mph
30 ft
-3 deg
Top 3rd
Edward Olivares strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Nicky Lopez doubles to center field.
Double
82 mph
267 ft
45 deg
Cam Gallagher walks.
Walk
Whit Merrifield homers. Cam Gallagher scores. Nicky Lopez scores.
Home Run
105.5 mph
406 ft
31 deg
Adalberto Mondesi called out on strikes.
Strikeout
Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Bottom 3rd
César Hernández singles to center field.
Single
88.4 mph
9 ft
-15 deg
Mike Freeman strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Francisco Lindor homers to right field. César Hernández scores.
Home Run
93.7 mph
371 ft
35 deg
Carlos Santana grounds out to shallow right field, Nicky Lopez to Hunter Dozier.
Groundout
81 mph
3 ft
-35 deg
Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Top 4th
Maikel Franco grounds out to shortstop, Francisco Lindor to Carlos Santana.
Groundout
73.3 mph
10 ft
-23 deg
Alex Gordon singles to shallow right field.
Single
102.1 mph
29 ft
-3 deg
Matt Reynolds called out on strikes.
Strikeout
Edward Olivares grounds out to shortstop, Francisco Lindor to Carlos Santana.
Groundout
57.6 mph
5 ft
-19 deg
Bottom 4th
Tyler Naquin strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Josh Naylor grounds out to second base, Adalberto Mondesi to Hunter Dozier.
Groundout
101.5 mph
18 ft
-7 deg
Sandy León singles to shallow infield.
Single
28.9 mph
5 ft
-36 deg
Delino DeShields reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Sandy León out at second.
Forceout
78.7 mph
28 ft
-4 deg
Top 5th
Nicky Lopez grounds out to shallow infield, Triston McKenzie to Carlos Santana.
Groundout
64.6 mph
2 ft
-59 deg
Cam Gallagher strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Whit Merrifield flies out to left field to Josh Naylor.
Flyout
70.2 mph
223 ft
42 deg
Bottom 5th
César Hernández lines out to deep left field to Alex Gordon.
Lineout
91.9 mph
323 ft
24 deg
Mike Freeman doubles.
Double
92.4 mph
316 ft
29 deg
Kyle Zimmer (P) replaces Jakob Junis (P).
Mike Freeman picked off.
Francisco Lindor walks.
Walk
Carlos Santana strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Top 6th
James Karinchak (P) replaces Triston McKenzie (P).
Adalberto Mondesi strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Maikel Franco pops out to shallow center field to César Hernández.
Pop Out
63.4 mph
196 ft
34 deg
Bottom 6th
Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Tyler Naquin strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Josh Naylor grounds out to shallow infield, Kyle Zimmer to Hunter Dozier.
Groundout
69.8 mph
6 ft
-27 deg
Top 7th
Cal Quantrill (P) replaces James Karinchak (P).
Alex Gordon reaches on error. Fielding error by Carlos Santana.
Field Error
85.6 mph
7 ft
-26 deg
Matt Reynolds reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Alex Gordon out at second.
Forceout
61.8 mph
14 ft
-8 deg
Edward Olivares singles to center field. Matt Reynolds to third.
Single
87.8 mph
232 ft
14 deg
Nicky Lopez reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Edward Olivares out at second. Matt Reynolds scores.
Forceout
93.7 mph
9 ft
-15 deg
Cam Gallagher doubles to left field. Nicky Lopez scores.
Double
81.7 mph
222 ft
18 deg
Whit Merrifield pops out to shallow center field to Francisco Lindor.
Pop Out
61.5 mph
193 ft
30 deg
Bottom 7th
Greg Holland (P) replaces Kyle Zimmer (P).
Sandy León pops out to Matt Reynolds.
Pop Out
73.9 mph
94 ft
76 deg
Delino DeShields strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
César Hernández strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Top 8th
Adam Cimber (P) replaces Cal Quantrill (P).
Adalberto Mondesi singles to shallow left field.
Single
84.2 mph
40 ft
1 deg
Adalberto Mondesi steals second.
Stolen Base
Hunter Dozier singles to left field. Adalberto Mondesi to third.
Single
85.3 mph
205 ft
14 deg
Maikel Franco out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Delino DeShields. Adalberto Mondesi scores.
Sacrifice Fly
87.7 mph
316 ft
33 deg
Oliver Pérez (P) replaces Adam Cimber (P).
Alex Gordon singles to right field. Hunter Dozier to third.
Single
77.5 mph
229 ft
22 deg
Ryan McBroom pinch-hitting for Matt Reynolds.
Ryan McBroom walks. Alex Gordon to second.
Walk
Bubba Starling pinch-running for Ryan McBroom.
Edward Olivares strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Nicky Lopez hit by pitch. Bubba Starling to second. Alex Gordon to third. Hunter Dozier scores.
Hit By Pitch
Adam Plutko (P) replaces Oliver Pérez (P).
Cam Gallagher strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Bottom 8th
Whit Merrifield switches from RF to 2B.
Bubba Starling remains in the game as CF.
Edward Olivares switches from CF to RF.
Nicky Lopez switches from 2B to 3B.
Mike Freeman lines out to deep center field to Bubba Starling.
Lineout
94.3 mph
342 ft
20 deg
Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Carlos Santana grounds out to shallow infield to Greg Holland.
Groundout
77.4 mph
1 ft
-61 deg
Top 9th
Whit Merrifield doubles to deep left field.
Double
101 mph
368 ft
26 deg
Adalberto Mondesi out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Adam Plutko to Carlos Santana. Whit Merrifield to third.
Sacrifice Bunt
23.1 mph
36 ft
28 deg
Hunter Dozier pops out to shortstop to Francisco Lindor.
Pop Out
73.3 mph
122 ft
68 deg
Maikel Franco singles to shallow center field. Whit Merrifield scores.
Single
109.2 mph
164 ft
6 deg
Alex Gordon pops out to second base to César Hernández.
Pop Out
54.2 mph
138 ft
53 deg
Bottom 9th
Scott Barlow (P) replaces Greg Holland (P).
Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.
Strikeout
Tyler Naquin singles to right field.
Single
95.5 mph
200 ft
12 deg
Josh Naylor singles to right field. Tyler Naquin to third.
Single
100.1 mph
63 ft
1 deg
Sandy León grounds out to shallow right field, Hunter Dozier to Whit Merrifield to Hunter Dozier. Josh Naylor to second. Tyler Naquin scores.
Groundout
74.7 mph
6 ft
-23 deg
Delino DeShields strikes out swinging.
Strikeout