Jul 11, 2021

Hernández, Mercado lead Indians past Royals 14-6

Posted Jul 11, 2021 2:09 AM

CLEVELAND (AP) — César Hernández and Óscar Mercado each hit a three-run homer, and the Cleveland Indians beat the struggling Kansas City Royals 14-6.

José Ramírez and Roberto Pérez also homered for Cleveland, which has won the first three games in the series after losing nine in a row.  

All-Star catcher Salvador Pérez hit a two-run homer for Kansas City, which has lost 15 of 18.

Cal Quantrill allowed three runs in six innings for the win.