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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jason Vargas was completely unaware that Cleveland had piled up 17 runs the previous night. He was happy about it, too. Unaware of how hot the free-swinging Indians had been, the Royals left-hander calmly carried a shutout into the eighth inning Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Kansas City offence hit a season-best three home runs in a 9-5 victory to open their two-game series. "I guess Im glad I didnt know they scored 17 runs last night," said Vargas, who gave up six hits and hit three batters with pitches, but didnt allow a run until Jason Kipnis drove in a pair with a two-out double in the eighth. "You just have to get ahead and execute," he said, "and let the defence do what they do." Eric Hosmer hit a two-run shot and also drove in a run during a four-run fourth inning. Alex Gordon went deep in the eighth and Mike Moustakas added a two-run shot later that inning as the Royals (32-32) moved back to .500 by matching their second-best run total of the season. "Its a good feeling," Moustakas said, "but its not where we want to be." Corey Kluber (6-4), who dominated the Royals earlier this season, allowed six runs -- three earned -- and six hits over five innings. He struck out five and walked two. He was nearly bailed out when Tim Collins gave up another run in the eighth inning and Aaron Crow yielded two more in the ninth. But Crow wound up finishing for his first save of the season. Asdrubal Cabrera, Carlos Santana and David Murphy drove in the other runs for Cleveland. Both starters dominated for the first couple of innings, Vargas using guile to keep Cleveland off balance and Kluber needing just 17 pitches to retire the first six Royals batters. Everything changed in the bottom of the third. Moustakas walked to start things off, and Alcides Escobar followed with a single. Jarrod Dyson then hit a grounder that Kipnis fielded and tossed to Cabrera covering second. But in making the grab and transitioning to his throwing hand, Cabrera dropped the ball. He was still granted an out initially, but replay overturned the umpires call and he was given an error. "When you give teams extra chances, extra opportunities, especially against the middle of the order, sometimes you pay a price for it," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "Obviously, nobody is perfect," Kluber added. "Errors are part of the game." That one loaded the bases for Omar Infante, in the throes of a 1-for-21 slump, and he dropped a single into centre field for a 1-0 lead. Hosmer followed with his RBI groundout, and Billy Butler added a two-run single moments later to make it 4-0. "If we dont win that challenge," Royals manager Ned Yost said, "we lose out on three runs." Hosmer homered in the fifth, his third of the season, and Kluber was yanked after the inning. It was a marked contrast to his last outing against Kansas City, when the right-hander tossed his first career complete game in a 5-1 victory on April 24. Meanwhile, Vargas was mowing down an Indians order that included the scorching Lonnie Chisenhall, who went 5 for 5 with three homers and nine RBIs the previous night in Texas. Vargas even helped himself, snaring a liner in the sixth to start an inning-ending double play. It wasnt until Vargas left the game that the Indians started to rally, and the hole they had dug themselves proved to be far too deep. NOTES: Indians RHP Zach McAllister (strained lower back) allowed two runs in six innings during a rehab start for Triple-A Columbus. He will join the team later this week in Boston, though its unclear when hell slot back into the rotation. ... Indians OF Nick Swisher (left knee) went 0 for 2 while playing five innings for Double-A Akron. He also plans to join the Indians in Boston. ... Royals LHP Bruce Chen (back) plans to make a rehab start for Triple-A Omaha on Friday. KINGSTON, Ont. - Jordan Maletta scored Niagaras fourth power-play goal of the game 2:23 into overtime as the IceDogs edged the host Kingston Frontenacs 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Brent Moran stopped 45-of-49 shots for the IceDogs (9-20-4) while Brendan Perlini and Carter Verhaeghe had a goal and two assists apiece. Alexander Protapovich and Aaron Hayden also scored for Niagara and Luke Mercer chipped in with three assists. Evan McEneny, Darcy Greenaway, Sam Bennett and Spencer Watson supplied the offence for the Frontenacs (16-10-4). Kingstons Lucas Peressini turned away 38-of-43 shots in a losing cause. The IceDogs went 4 for 8 on the power play while the Frontenacs scored twice on six chances with the man advantage. --- STING 3 WHALERS 2 SARNIA, Ont. — Nikolay Goldobin scored twice in the final minute of the third period as the Sting came from behind to defeat Plymouth. Goldobin tied the game for Sarnia (11-18-3) at 19:05 and then scored the winner with just seven seconds remaining on the clock. Alexandre Renaud also scored in the third for the Sting, who trailed 2-0 after 40 minutes of play. Connor Chatham and Ryan Hartman scored for the Whalers (11-19-3), who are winless in their last seven contests. Sarnias Taylor Dupuis only had to make 14 saves for the win as Plymouths Alex Nedeljkovic kicked out 27 shots in defeat. --- PETES 5 SPIRIT 2 SAGINAW, Mich. — Jonatan Tanus and Stephen Pierog each scored twice as Peterborough beat the Spirit to snap a five-game slide. Eric Cornel also scored for the Petes (12-18-3) while Anthony Stefano tacked on two assists. Cody Payne and Dylan Sadowy had a goal apiece for Saginaw (16-12-5). Peterboroughs Andrew DAgostini made 28 saves for the win as Nikita Serebryakov stopped 20-of-24 shots for the Spirit. --- ATTACK 5 RANGERS 2 KITCHENER, Ont. — Damir Sharipzyanov scored twice and Brandon Hope made 36 saves as Owen Sound toppled the Rangers. Daniel Milne, Kyle Hope and Brett Hargrave also scored for Owen Sound (16-11-5) and Brayden Rose had two assists. Justin Bailey scored for Kitchener (11-19-1) and set up Brent Pedersens goal as well. Jordan DeKort started in net for the Ranger but was puulled after giving up two goals on three shots in just four minutes of action.dddddddddddd Matthew Greenfield stopped 20-of-22 shots in relief. --- KNIGHTS 5 STORM 2 LONDON, Ont. — Chris Tierney and Mitchell Marner each had a goal and two assists as the Knights beat Guelph to extend its win streak to seven games. Max Domi, Brett Welychka and Christian Dvorak also scored for London (24-6-2) and Ryan Rupert chipped in with two assists. Matt Finn and Robby Fabbri supplied the offence for the Storm (22-7-3). Anthony Stolarz made 32 saves for the Knights. Justin Nichols turned away 40 shots for Guelph. --- STEELHEADS 3 COLTS 2 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Bryson Cianfrone broke a 2-2 tie at 14:47 of the third period as the Steelheads halted an eight-game winless streak by defeating Barrie. Brett Foy and Dylan Smoskowitz also scored for Mississauga (14-18-3) while Cianfrone tacked on an assist for a two-point outing. C.J. Garcia and Jonathan Laser had a goal each for the Colts (16-13-3). Spencer Martin made 23 saves for the Steelheads as Daniel Gibl turned aside 29-of-32 shots for Barrie. --- BULLS 4 67s 3 OTTAWA — The Bulls jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and never looked back as they handed the 67s their sixth loss in a row. Jake Marchment, Cameron Brace and Jordan Subban put Belleville (8-20-4) ahead three goals before the first period was through and Stephen Harper added the eventual winner midway through the second. Brendan Bell, Joseph Blandisi and Dante Salituro all scored power-play goals for Ottawa (10-18-3). Charlie Graham made 34 saves for the Bulls as Philippe Trudeau allowed four goals on 38 shots for the 67s. --- WOLVES 4 GENERALS 2 SUDBURY, Ont. — Nathan Pancel scored twice and assisted on one more as the Wolves doubled up Oshawa for their seventh straight win. Mathew Campagna and Nicholas Baptiste each had a goal and an assist for Sudbury (17-9-6) and Dominik Kahun set up two goals. Cole Cassels and Colin Suellentrop supplied the scoring for the Generals (24-8-2), who lost in regulation for the first time in five outings. Franky Palazesse made 31 saves for the Wolves while Daniel Altshuller stopped 34 shots in defeat. --- Cheap Diamondbacks Jerseys Cheap Braves Jerseys Cheap Orioles Jerseys Cheap Red Sox Jerseys Cheap Cubs Jerseys Cheap White Sox Jerseys Cheap Reds Jerseys Cheap Indians Jerseys Cheap Rockies Jerseys Cheap Tigers Jerseys Cheap Astros Jerseys Cheap Royals Jerseys Cheap Angels Jerseys Cheap Dodgers Jerseys Cheap Marlins Jerseys ' ' '