Shealy cracked a three-run homer, a solo shot and hit a run-scoring single, helping Kansas City win for the fourth time in five games.

Mike Aviles contributed three hits and scored three runs for the Royals.

Grady Sizemore had two hits and scored a run for the Indians, who have lost four of five.

Brian Bannister (8-15) worked six innings and picked up the win. Bannister yielded three runs and six hits.

Edward Mujica (2-2) took the loss giving up four runs in 2/3 of innings of relief of starter Jeremy Sowers.