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Indians clobber Royals behind Rosario's career night

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Posted at 10:59 PM, Aug 31, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-31 23:59:29-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Amed Rosario became the first player on record to go 5 for 5 with five RBIs, an inside-the-park homer and a drive over the fence, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2.

Salvador Perez saw his streak of consecutive games with a home run come to an end.

Rosario had the first five RBI game of his career and matched a career high in hits. He's the first player since at least 1920, when RBIs became an official stat, to go 5 for 5 with five RBIs and both types of homer in the same game, according to STATS.

Zach Plesac pitched two-hit ball over seven scoreless innings, striking out seven without a walk allowed.