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- Updated: June 5, 2016
CLEVELAND — The Indians overtook the Royals for first place in the American League Central on Saturday night with a convincing 7-1 victory at Progressive Field. Josh Tomlin led the way with a strong start and the Tribe offense backed him up with three home runs.
Salvador Perez had a pair of hits in his return to the lineup for Kansas City, but that was the only bright spot in a loss that helped Cleveland move a half-game ahead in the division standings. On the hook for the loss was righty Ian Kennedy, who surrendered two of the Tribe’s long balls on the evening.
Indians first baseman Mike Napoli continued his hot homestand (five home runs and 11 RBIs in nine games) with a home run in the sixth, marking his 13th long ball of the season. Rookie Tyler Naquin …
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