CLEVELAND (AP) _ Grady Sizemore hit a three-run homer to help
the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 9-4 on Tuesday
night.
Sizemore connected on the first pitch he saw from reliever Leo
Nunez for his 28th homer that gave Cleveland a 7-3 lead in the
sixth inning. The All-Star center fielder had gone 0-for-3 to
extend his slump to 10-for-61 (.164) before hitting his first homer
since July 31.
Nunez came on after starter Luke Hochevar (6-12) left with a
team trainer as he was warming up for the sixth. The Royals listed
the right-hander as day-to-day with tightness in his right ribcage.
Hochevar allowed seven hits and four runs, including solo homers
to Shin-Soo Choo and Ryan Garko. He has lost five straight
decisions and is 1-7 in nine starts since July 1.
Anthony Reyes (2-1) gave up two runs and six hits over five
innings for Cleveland.

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