Bruce Chen dominated Cleveland after a shaky first inning, helping the Kansas City Royals put another damper on the Indians’ fleeting playoff hopes in a 2-1 victory at Progressive Field.

Chen (10-5) allowed the Indians to load the bases with nobody out in the first inning, but limited the damage to one run and didn’t allow another runner to reach second in his 7 1/3 innings. The lefty allowed five hits and two walks while striking out four for his fifth straight win and his second straight ten-win season.

Joakim Soria earned his 24th save with a perfect ninth inning in the Royals 50th one-run game of the season.

Alex Gordon and Billy Butler both had three hits and Mike Moustakas extended his hitting streak to 11 with the go-ahead single in the third.

The Royals move on to Detroit to play the AL Central leading Tigers in the first of four tonight. Royals pre-game at 5:30pm on KAYS (1400-AM).