The game turned in one decisive inning. Kansas City erased a 2-0 deficit with four runs in the fourth, transforming early trouble into a commanding 6-2 victory over Cleveland at Kauffman Stadium.
Michael Wacha anchored the comeback with seven innings of steady work, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs while striking out 3. The veteran right-hander improved to 3-2 with a 3.05 ERA, working efficiently through 79 pitches to earn his third win of the season.
The fourth inning explosion began when Bobby Witt homered to left field, cutting Cleveland's lead to 2-1. Salvador Perez followed with an RBI single that scored Vinnie Pasquantino to tie the game at 2-2. Nick Loftin delivered the decisive blow with a two-run single to left that scored Carter Jensen and Perez, giving Kansas City a 4-2 advantage they would not relinquish.
Tanner Bibee absorbed the loss for Cleveland, lasting just four innings while allowing 5 hits and 4 runs. The left-hander struck out 4 but walked 2 in 77 pitches, falling to 0-5 with a 4.58 ERA. David Fry provided Cleveland's early offense with a two-run homer in the second inning that scored Travis Bazzana.
Kansas City extended their winning streak to three games and improved to 15-19. Cleveland fell to 18-17 after the loss.