Jeremy Guthrie and Luke Hochevar combine for ten strikeouts in 8 2/3 innings with just three walks as the Royals shutout the Indians 9-0. That gives Kansas City five wins in their last six games as they continue to set atop the AL Central. The move to the bullpen benefited Hochevar so far as he has struck out 10 and walked three in 7 1/3 innings, good for a 1.23 ERA and a .200 BA allowed. Royals starters are doing a great job finding the strike zone this season with just 2.5 walks allowed per nine innings.

The teams play a second game later Sunday evening.