Indians ace Justin Masterson outlasted Luis Mendoza and the Royals Wednesday night despite trailing 2-0 through five innings. The Indians rallied for a rin in the fifth and three in the sixth to help Masterson improve to 9-5 with a 3.48 ERA.
Masterson, who had lost his previous two decisions, allowed the two earned runs on nine hits over 6 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out eight in 115 pitches. He has allowed three runs with 18 Ks over his last 13 1/3 innings and has 110 Ks over 108 2/3 innings on the year.
Masterson's next start will likely be Tuesday at Baltimore.