Preview: Indians Look for Third Straight in Kansas City Tonight Against the Royals

The Cleveland Indians will look to win their third game in a row as they take on the Kansas City Royals in game two of a three-game set tonight in Kansas City.

The Cleveland Indians will look to win their third game in a row as they take on the Kansas City Royals in game two of a three-game set tonight in Kansas City.

Taking the bump for the Indians will be right handed pitcher Shane Bieber. Bieber is 3-0 on the season with a 2.22 ERA. The Royals will be countering with left handed pitcher Danny Duffy. Duff is 4-7 on the season with a 4.54 ERA.

The Tribe is 46-37 on the season. They are in first place by 9.5 games. The Royals are sitting in dead last at 25-59. They are 21.5 games out.

Here's a look at tonight's game with a quick preview.

Time: 8:15 p.m.

Starting Pitchers: Shane Bieber (3-0, 2.22) vs. LHP Danny Duffy (4-7, 4.94)

TV: SportsTime Ohio

Online: MLB.TV

Radio: WTAM 1100am, Indians Radio Network

1. Bieber Continues to Roll

Shane Bieber has flown through the Indians farm system in just over a year and half. Now, he is the fifth starter in the rotation. An ace in the making. Last game Bieber defeated the St. Louis Cardinals.

He went 6 innings, 1 earned run, 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts. For Bieber, moving his pitches around is important. The Royals are free-swinging team. Keeping the batters off balance could benefit Bieber greatly.

2. Offense Stay Hot

The last two games, the Indians have scored a combined 24 runs. It all starts with the top two players on the team. Shortstop Francisco Lindor and Second baseman Jose Ramirez.

Not only are they top Home Run hitters in all of baseball. But they have become the most lethal duo in baseball. They are the tone setters.

3. Winning on the road:

Good news for the Indians, they are in a weak division. Bad news, the Indians 19-24 on the road. The Indians tend to struggling when they are on the road. And the record shows it.

Playing teams like the Royals should help the Indians gain some confidence on the road. Come playoff time, the Indians will need to win some games on the road in order to gain the overall advantage.