Back to Back home runs by Ryan O’Hearn and Hunter Dozier in the bottom of the 9th powered the Kansas City Royals to a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians Friday night.
It’s the first time in Major League Baseball history that two rookies hit back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning or later to win a game, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Ryan O’Hearn
Hunter Dozier
Salvador Perez hit a 3 run home run in the first inning. Cleveland would take the lead with a 2 run home run in the 8th on Yonder Alonsos 2 run home run. His 2nd home run of the night. The Royals and Cleveland play again Saturday night. Heath Filmyer will be on the mound for the Royals and Cory Kluber makes the Start for Cleveland. First pitch is set for 6:10p.
