Trevor Bauer showed his frustrations after surrendering the Cleveland Indians' lead to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday by throwing a baseball from the mound over the center-field fence at Kauffman Stadium.

Bauer threw the ball as manager Terry Francona was coming onto the field to take him out of the game. The Indians manager appeared upset at Bauer's actions and pointed to the dugout as he met the right-hander at the mound with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning. Bauer appeared to acknowledge that he was in the wrong, putting his hand on his chest as Francona met him.

After the game, which the Royals won 9-6, Bauer apologized for his behavior and said his actions weren't directed at his teammates.

"I want to be clear that my frustrations were with myself and my inability to stop the situation and keep my team in the game," Bauer said. "I'm an intense competitor. That fire is what drives me. Today, it completely consumed me and took over."

He added about his heave: "It was unbecoming. It was childish. Unprofessional. There's no place for it in the game."

Bauer's actions surprised his teammates, particularly second baseman Mike Freeman, who flinched as Bauer threw the ball. Rookie center fielder Oscar Mercado had his back turned and was looking at the wall when he saw the ball land; he spun around, trying to figure out what happened.

Bauer said he spoke to his teammates, but wasn't sure how they would take his apology.

"It's hard to tell right now,'' he said. "Everyone's emotions are high. I just wanted to talk to them, to let them know how I'm feeling and how I feel like I let them down both personally and professionally. Hopefully we can move past that.''