When Kenny Lofton and Jim Thome played in Triple-A, they hoped they would one day get to play together in the majors on the same team.brThome on the citys championship drought ending.brOn August 27th, 2011 Jim Thome hits his first home run since returning to the Cleveland Indians. The tribe won the game 8-7 over the Kansas City Royals.brFLASHBACK ANIBAL SANCHEZ DEBUT!brThome on the citys championship drought ending.