MLB: Kansas City 6, Cleveland 5

CLEVELAND, July 14 (UPI) -- Emil Brown hit a three-run homer Saturday night as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians, 6-5.

Billy Butler was 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored for the Royals, who have won three of their last four games. Mark Teahen also was 3-for-5 and scored three runs in the win.

Gil Meche (6-6) allowed four runs on eight hits, with a walk and five strikeouts over five-plus frames for Kansas City.

Ryan Garko homered for the Indians. Jhonny Peralta was 2-for-3 and scored twice in the loss.

C.C. Sabathia (12-4) gave up six runs on 11 hits, with two walks and six strikeouts over seven innings for Cleveland.