Amed Rosario became the first player on record to go 5 for 5 with five RBI, an inside-the-park homer and a drive over the fence, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 Tuesday night.
Rosario had the first five RBI game of his career and matched a career high in hits. He’s the first player since at least 1920, when RBI became an official stat, to go 5 for 5 with five RBI and both types of homer in the same game.
Zach Plesac (9-4) pitched two-hit ball over seven scoreless innings, striking out seven without a walk allowed.
Jakob Junis (2-4) allowed three runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings. Rosario drove in all three runs.
The Royals recalled Junis from a rehab stint with Triple-A Omaha. To make room, they optioned RHP Scott Blewett to Omaha after Sunday’s game.
RHP Jackson Kowar (9-2, 18.00 ERA) will make his return to Kansas City after being sent down to Triple-A Omaha following his third start in mid-June, 7:10 at Kauffman Stadium.