Cleveland Indians vs Kansas City Royals

The Indians won in the bottom of the 9th by a final score of 5-4. Closer Joe Borowski lost the save as he let the tying run score in the top of the ninth inning. First baseman Ryan Garko singled to center field to drive in Mike Rousse who ran for Travis Hafner.

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  • Indians third baseman Casey Blake
  • Indians General Manager Mark Shapiro (left) greets Indians All-Star catcher Victor Martinez during batting practice
  • Indians centerfielder Grady Sizemore
  • Casey Blake
  • Indians First Baseman Ryan Garko
  • Cleveland Indians Grounds Crew prepares the field for batting practice
  • Cleveland Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore walks out on the field
  • Casey Blake signs autographs for fans before Friday's game against the Royals
  • Mike Rousse
  • Indians players get ready to head onto the field
  • Travis Hafner
  • Shortstop Johnny Peralta and Third Base Coach Joel Skinner
  • Johnny Peralta scores the first run
  • Outfielder Jason Michaels
  • First Baseman Ryan Garko
  • Johnny Peralta turns the double play
  • Grady Sizemore with a double
  • Grady Sizemore advances to third
  • Grady Sizemore scores, Victor Martinez is credited with the RBI
  • Indians Pitcher Jake Westbrook struggled on the mound against the Kansas City Royals
  • Franklin Gutierrez
  • Indians pitcher Cliff Lee enjoys a nice evening at Jacobs Field
  • Travis Hafner steps into the batters box
  • Ryan Garko makes a diving stop at first base
  • Franklin Gutierrez attempts to steal second base
  • indians closer Joe Borowski
  • Victor Martinez
  • Ryan Garko up to the plate. the crowd is on their feet
  • A Cleveland Police Officer watches the post-game fireworks Friday night
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