Scott Kazmir shuts down Twins; Jason Kipnis drives in 3 for Indians
Scott Kazmir allowed one run in seven strong innings and Jason Kipnis drove in three, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
1
Cleveland Indians
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CLE | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
Progressive Field · 26,442 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
J Kipnis singled to shallow left center, J McDonald and M Bourn scored, M Aviles to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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Advancing On Play 1-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
D Stubbs singled to left, M Reynolds scored, L Chisenhall to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
B Dozier homered to left (397 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
J Kipnis hit sacrifice fly to second, D Stubbs scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
M Reynolds singled to deep left center, M Brantley scored, M Reynolds out stretching at second.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (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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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 3: in play
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End Inning 1-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
J Morneau grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 1-5
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
J Morneau batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
J Willingham lined out to shortstop.
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Line Out 1-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
J Willingham batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
R Doumit grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 1-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
R Doumit batting
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Play Result 1-5
V Pestano relieved J Smith.
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Start Inning 1-5
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 1-5
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Y Gomes flied out to right.
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Fly Out 1-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Y Gomes batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
J McDonald grounded into fielder's choice to third, M Reynolds out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 1-5
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 1-5
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
J McDonald batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
M Reynolds walked.
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Head to Head
CLE 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
Michael BournCF1
Mike AvilesSS12
Jason Kipnis2B22
Carlos SantanaDH41
Michael BrantleyLF23
Mark Reynolds1B12
Lonnie Chisenhall3B5
Yan GomesC15
Drew StubbsRF46
Substitutes
John McDonald3B8
MIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe MauerC7
Ryan DoumitDH4
Josh WillinghamLF7
Justin Morneau1B44
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Oswaldo ArciaRF34
Clete ThomasCF24
Jamey CarrollSS1
Substitutes
Chris Mathhew ParmeleePH89
Pedro FlorimonSS18
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