The ninth-inning rally began with a base hit by Carlos Santana, who hustled to second when right fielder Paulo Orlando bobbled the ball for the Royals' third error of the evening. Lindor then pulled a pitch from Soria past a diving Orlando and to the wall in right-center field, sliding into third for a game-tying RBI triple.
Lindor's game-tying RBI triple
KC@CLE: Lindor lines a RBI triple to center
Francisco Lindor lines a RBI triple to center to tie the game in the 9th
For the Royals, Drew Butera launched a two-run home run in the third inning -- the catcher's first shot of the season -- and Cheslor Cuthbert added a solo blast in the sixth, putting the Royals in position to win. Ventura was sharp across his six-plus frames for the American League Central leaders, but the late collapse sent him to a no-decision.
Ventura limited the Indians to two runs (one earned) on seven hits, including RBI singles by Lonnie Chisenhall and Jose Ramirez. The Royals righty struck out three and walked two.
Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco was activated from the 15-day disabled list prior to the game, following a bout with a strained left hamstring. In his comeback performance, the big right-hander allowed three runs on nine hits, including eight singles, over five innings. Carrasco struck out two and walked one in a no-decision.
Jordan Bastian has covered the Indians for MLB.com since 2011, and previously covered the Blue Jays from 2006-10. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, follow him on Twitter @MLBastian and listen to his podcast.
Scott Chasen is a reporter for MLB.com and covered the Royals on Thursday.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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