The Cleveland Indians are hot, and they took two of three in a home series versus the Tigers over the weekend. They host Kansas City tonight, and the Royals are really struggling. They've lost seven of their last nine overall, and it wont get any easier tonight facing one of the hottest pitchers in the majors.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Indians hand the ball to Carlos Carrasco, who has given the Royals fits this season. He's 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA in two starts against Kansas City, and he's posted a 2.92 ERA in eight starts since the All Star break. The Royals counter with Edinson Volquez, who has surrendered six runs on eight hits over nine innings in two starts against Cleveland this year.

2. Home Cookin' - The Indians have won seven of their last eight at Progressive Field, and they've won four straight against right-handed pitchers.

3. X-Factor - Cleveland has hit .270, scoring an average of more than five runs per game over their last 17 games.

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