Indians Vs. Royals: Thursday Preview, TV Info And More - SB Nation Cleveland Skip to main content clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile SB Nation Cleveland homepage Horizontal - White SB Nation Cleveland Follow SB Nation Cleveland online: Follow SB Nation Cleveland on Twitter Follow SB Nation Cleveland on Facebook Log in or sign up Log In Sign Up Site search Search Search SB Nation Cleveland main menu Teams DraftKings Nation About Masthead Community Guidelines More All 300 communities on Horizontal - White Teams Cleveland Browns Cleveland Indians Cleveland Cavaliers Ohio State Buckeyes Columbus Crew SC DraftKings Nation About Masthead Community Guidelines ✕ Filed under: Indians Vs. Royals: Thursday Preview, TV Info And More By Brandon Scott Aug 2, 2012, 8:57am CDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Indians Vs. Royals: Thursday Preview, TV Info And More Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email The Indians look to avoid the three-game sweep against the Royals on Thursday when Corey Kluber makes his first big league start with Derek Lowe being designated for assignment. Kluber went 11-7 with a 3.59 ERA in 21 starts striking out 128 over 125 1-3 innings for Triple-A Columbus this year. Last season, he compiled an 8.31 ERA in three relief appearances. Kluber will face Bruce Chen (7-9, 5.49 ERA) in the pitching duel. The Indians are seven games behind the AL Central leading Chicago White Sox heading into Thursday's action. Take a look at the schedule and broadcast information here. Date/Time: Thursday, August 2, 8:10 p.m. ET TV: STO, FSKC Online streaming: MLB.tv Read more on the Indians at Let's Go Tribe and SB Nation Cleveland. Head over to Royals Review and SB Nation Kansas City for more on the Royals. Baseball Nation is your source for news and analysis around Major League Baseball. In This Stream Indians Vs. Royals: Tribe Swept In Kansas City With 7-6 Extra-Inning Loss Indians Vs. Royals: Cleveland Swept By Kansas City After Extra-Inning Loss Indians Vs. Royals: Thursday Preview, TV Info And More Derek Lowe Designated For Assignment By Indians View all 10 stories Chorus Masthead Community Guidelines Facebook Twitter YouTube Horizontal - White Contact Have a News Tip? Browse Blogs About SBN Company Blog Blog Openings Editorial Ethics and Guidelines Vox MediaVox Media Vox Media logo. Terms of Use Privacy Notice Cookie Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Info Licensing FAQ Accessibility Platform Status Advertise with us Jobs @ Vox Media © 2022 Vox Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved * 21+ (18+ NH/WY). AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, LS (select parishes), MI, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Odds & lines subject to change. Share this story Twitter Facebook Photographs by spatulated, Triple Tri, and chrischappelear used in background montage under Creative Commons. Thank you.