Casey Kotchman's single in 10th inning lifts Indians over Twins
Casey Kotchman singled with the bases-loaded in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Indians a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
3
Cleveland Indians
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
C Kotchman singled to center, S Choo scored, C Santana to third, M Brantley to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Bunted Foul 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
J Hannahan singled to center, C Kotchman scored, B Lillibridge to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
T Plouffe homered to center (430 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
D Span doubled to left, P Florimon scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
B Lillibridge singled to left, C Santana scored, C Kotchman to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
C Kotchman singled to right, J Kipnis scored, C Santana to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Play Result 1-0
B Revere scored on C Kluber's wild pitch.
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Wild Pitch 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 3-4
End of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
C Kotchman singled to center, S Choo scored, C Santana to third, M Brantley to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Single 3-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
C Kotchman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
M Brantley intentionally walked, C Santana to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: ball 4 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: ball 3 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 2 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1 (intentional ball)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
M Brantley batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
C Santana intentionally walked.
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: ball 4 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: ball 3 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 2 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1 (intentional ball)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
C Santana batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
J Kipnis grounded out to first, S Choo to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Ground Out 3-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
J Kipnis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
S Choo doubled to center.
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Double 3-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
S Choo batting
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Play Result 3-3
S Choo hit for V Rottino.
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Play Result 3-3
A Swarzak relieved J Burton.
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Head to Head
MIN wins series 2-1
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Minnesota Twins
- Trevor Larnach Out
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Vinny RottinoRF
Jason Kipnis2B22
Carlos SantanaDH41
Michael BrantleyCF23
Casey Kotchman1B35
Brent LillibridgeSS20
Jack Hannahan3B9
Thomas NealLF
Lou MarsonC4
Substitutes
Shin-Soo ChooPH17
Ezequiel CarreraLF41
MIN
Denard SpanCF4
Ben RevereRF25
Joe Mauer1B7
Josh WillinghamLF7
Ryan DoumitC4
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Chris HerrmannDH43
Eduardo EscobarSS3
Pedro FlorimonSS18
Substitutes
Alexi Casilla2B
Justin MorneauPH44
Jamey Carroll3B1
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