Merritt Collects Win as Indians Top Royals 4-0 to Extend AL Central Lead; Three Takeaways From the Win

2. Attacking Jason Vargas

The Tribe did some little extra scouting on Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas who have not had success against the lefty this season.

Before coming in Friday’s game, the left-hander as 2-1 in four starts. However, this night was just a little bit different as the Tribe offense attacked four runs on Vargas.

Starting in the third inning, “Gio” (Giovanny Urshela) hit a RBI double to left which scored “Gommer” {Yan Gomes} from first.

Then, the Indians made it a 2-0 game when “AJax” {Austin Jackson} singled to right for a RBI.

In Vargas last inning, “Mr. Smile” {Francisco Lindor) launched a two-run homer to left which ended the left hander’s night.

Lindor is now two homers away from tying Asdrubal Cabrera’s single-season franchise record (25) which took place back in the 2011 season.

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