Following Wednesday's debacle in which the Indians were no-hit by Ervin Santana, the team's front office decided the time was right to bolster the punchless offense. So, the Tribe dealt a pair of prospects to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Kosuke Fukudome.
Fukudome made his Cleveland debut on Friday night, but the Japanese import was held hitless in 4 at-bats as the last-place Royals routed the Indians.
Kansas City blasted 4 home runs, including a Melky Cabrera grand slam, to key the annihilation. 2 of those big flies belonged to Billy Butler, who has now homered in 4 consecutive games.
Carlos Carrasco allowed 7 runs in 3 1/3 frames, and the Tribe right-hander experienced a meltdown after Cabrera's 4th inning slam. Carrasco rifled a fastball over the head of Butler, prompting both benches to clear. Angry words were exchanged, but no punches were thrown. Carrasco, though, was ejected, abruptly concluding his miserable outing.
Jeff Francis's 8 shutout innings earned the Royals' lefty a victory.
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| Kosuke's arrival did not spark the Tribe bats |
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