Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning off Indians starter Trevor Bauer as the Royals secured a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night at Progressive Field.
The homer spoiled an otherwise impressive night for Bauer (8-8, 4.13 ERA), who threw the first complete game of his career. The 24-year-old right-hander allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk, striking out six.
“I was just trying to see a ball in the zone and go the other way, and I think that kept me on the breaking ball,” Hosmer said. “[Bauer] was doing a good job of mixing all night. He threw fastballs, cutters, sliders, so you couldn’t sit on one pitch.”
Royals starter Chris Young (8-6, 3.25 ERA) racked up a high pitch count early — 57 through the first two innings — but he escaped without any damage. Young lasted just 4 2/3 innings, but he allowed just one earned run on five hits and three walks. He struck out five.
“The object of the game is to win,” Young said. “My job is to go out there and keep us in the game, and I was able to do that.”
The Royals’ bullpen came on and worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings, with Franklin Morales, Ryan Madson, Wade Davis and Greg Holland combining to allow just three baserunners. Holland earned his 22nd save.
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