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Royales Pass Indians 6-2

Last updated on Wednesday, August 26, 2009

(KANSAS CITY, MO) - Zack Greinke recorded a franchise-record 15 strikeouts to lead the Kansas City Royals past the Cleveland Indians 6-2.

Mitch Maier hit a two-run home run, the first of his major league career, and Miguel Olivo added a solo shot as the Royals snapped a five-game losing streak.

Greinke allowed two runs on five hits over eight innings and broke Mark Gubicza's 21-year-old team record for strikeouts of 14.

Andy Marte hit a solo homer for Cleveland as the Indians had their three-game winning streak come to an end.

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