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Down to the Wire: Royals finally win a close one

Indians Royals Baseball Bubba Starling Mike Matheny
Posted at 5:15 AM, Sep 01, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-01 06:15:54-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Maikel Franco and Bubba Starling had RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 in the first game of a three-game series.

It was the Royals' first win this season when trailing after seven innings.

Scott Barlow picked up the win in relief for Kansas City.