(AP) - Derek Lowe allowed one run over six innings and the Cleveland Indians handed the Kansas City Royals their 12th straight loss, 4-3 on Tuesday night.
The Royals have been outscored 73-44 during the streak, which ties for third-longest in team history.
They also lost 12 in a row in 1997 and 2008.
Kansas City lost 13 straight in 2006 and had a team-record 19 consecutive losses in 2005.
Cleveland built upon a recently completed 7-2 trip by returning to Progressive Field and earning their second home win in six games.
Lowe (3-1) gave up eight hits and struck out five.
Chris Perez got his seventh save, allowing a ninth-inning run.
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