Munenori Kawasaki emerges from slump with key hit in 9th
Munenori Kawasaki delivered the hit that Toronto had been waiting for.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Toronto Blue Jays
5
Cleveland Indians
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| CLE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Play Result 5-4
N Swisher safe at second on throwing error by second baseman M Kawasaki, A Cabrera scored, J Kipnis to third.
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Error 5-4
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
A Cabrera singled to center, M Bourn scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-3
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
M Kawasaki singled to left center, C Rasmus and J Arencibia scored, E Bonifacio to second, E Bonifacio scored, M Kawasaki to second on error by center fielder M Bourn.
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Error 5-2
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
M Brantley singled to left center, M Bourn scored, N Swisher to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
E Bonifacio singled to right, A Lind and M Izturis scored, J Thole to second, J Thole to third, E Bonifacio to second on error by right fielder D Stubbs.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Advancing On Force 1-1
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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: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 9: foul
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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 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Inning 5-4
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
M Brantley flied out to center.
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Fly Out 5-4
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-4
M Brantley batting
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Play Result 5-4
M Aviles ran for N Swisher.
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Play Result 5-4
S Delabar relieved C Janssen.
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Lineup Change 5-4
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Lineup Change 5-4
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Lineup Change 5-4
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Lineup Change 5-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
N Swisher safe at second on throwing error by second baseman M Kawasaki, A Cabrera scored, J Kipnis to third.
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Error 5-4
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Error 5-4
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Error 5-4
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Batter Reached On Error - Batter To First 5-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
N Swisher batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
J Kipnis walked, A Cabrera to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-3
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 9: ball 4
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Play Result 5-3
A Cabrera to third on fielder's indifference.
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 5-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Play Result 5-3
A Cabrera to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 5-3
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
J Kipnis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 2-1
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Toronto Blue Jays
- Anthony Santander Out
- Cody Ponce Out
- Addison Barger Out
- Bowden Francis Out
- Jose Berrios Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Michael BournCF1
Asdrubal CabreraSS3
Jason Kipnis2B22
Nick Swisher1B23
Michael BrantleyLF23
Carlos SantanaC41
Jason GiambiDH72
Lonnie Chisenhall3B5
Drew StubbsRF46
Substitutes
Mike AvilesPR12
Ryan RaburnDH18
TOR
Jose ReyesSS7
Jose BautistaRF19
Edwin Encarnacion1B23
Adam A LindDH
Colby RasmusCF28
Maicer Izturis3B13
Josh TholeC30
Emilio BonifacioLF27
Munenori Kawasaki2B66
Substitutes
J.P. ArencibiaC19
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