Royals at Indians (series II) Recap

The Royals, who were swept by Cleveland in their first meeting, got revenge over the weekend by sweeping a rain shortened series. The Royals won the two games in similar fashion, good pitching with just enough offense.

Game 1: Luke Hochevar got his second straight win by pitching 6 innings allowing only 2 runs. Sabathia was on the mound for the Indians and dominated until the Royals finally broke through with 4 runs in the 7th. The Royals ended the game with 12 hits and won 4-2. Soria pitched the 9th and recorded his 7th save.

Player of the game: Luke Hochevar, he wasn't dominate but he was good throwing 6 innings allowing only 3 hits and 2 runs-he did walk 4 however.

Game 2: Meche pitched his best game of the season, and combined with Nunez and Soria to complete a shutout against the Indians. The offense scored only 2 runs against Cleveland, one un-earned, the other a 9th inning home run by Olivo.

Player of the game: Gil Meche, 7 innings pitched, 4 hits and 0 ER.

Look at the numbers:

1. This is only the Royals second sweep of the season in 6 opportunity's.
2. Gil Meche's ERA of 5.98 is his lowest of the season since being at 4.50 after his first start.
3. The Indians outscored the Royals 26-7 in their sweep, the Royals outscored the Indians 6-2 in their 2-game sweep.
4. The Royals are 2 games out of first and stand at 2 games under .500.
5. The Royals are 7-7 against the AL Central.