The Indians are surging as they try to track down the Twins in the AL Central. This should turn into a bullpen game for the Royals as Montgomery, who projects reasonably well, will be limited to 60 pitches. Plutko will give up a few runs, but the Indians should take the game. I have the Indians winning 61 percent of simulations on the road in Kansas City.

The Royals and Indians meet for the second time this week for a new series Thursday. Suddenly the Royals have won seven of their last nine games, including consecutive victories over the Atlanta Braves. Attempting to redeem himself from a horrible debut as a Royal against the Indians will be pitcher Mike Montgomery. Montgomery lasted just two innings in last week’s start giving up six runs. As hot as the Indians have been, look for the confidence of the home underdog to deliver. Grab Kansas City.

The Indians have won eight of their last nine road games, and they've won five of Adam Plutko's last six starts. They just faced Mike Montgomery in Cleveland last week, and knocked him around for five earned runs in two innings. Lay it.

My projections see the Indians getting the best of the Royals on Thursday in a matchup of surging American League clubs. My simulations see Cleveland winning 60 percent of the time to support laying the price on the road favorite. The Indians are 8-1 in their past nine road games and 5-1 in the last six starts by Adam Plutko. The Royals have won four straight home games but are 13-38 at home against opponents with winning road records.