KANSAS CITY, Mo.: Carlos Santana drove in three runs, Yan Gomes homered and the Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 9-5 Saturday night to move above .500 for the first time since April 9.
The Indians (77-76) have a winning record for the first time since they were 2-1 and remain three games back in the AL wild-card race.
The Royals, who wrapped up the AL Central title with a win Thursday, are 9-15 in September.
They no longer control their own destiny for home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs. With the loss and Toronto’s victory over Tampa Bay, the Blue Jays and Royals share the AL’s best record at 89-65.