David Murphy hits sac fly in 9th, Indians edge Rays 1-0
Roberto Perez slid home with the winning run on David Murphy's bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
0
Cleveland Indians
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/17/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/16/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | D 0-0 | MLB |
| 10/15/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Murphy hit sacrifice fly to center, Pérez scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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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 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: 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 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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 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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 0-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Murphy hit sacrifice fly to center, Pérez scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Sacrifice Fly 0-0
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-0
Murphy batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-0
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Play Result 0-0
Brantley intentionally walked.
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Intentional Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: ball 4 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: ball 3 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: ball 2 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: ball 1 (intentional ball)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-0
Brantley batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-0
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Play Result 0-0
Lindor lined out to left.
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Line Out 0-0
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Play Result 0-0
Kipnis to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 0-0
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Strike Swinging 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-0
Lindor batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-0
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Play Result 0-0
Kipnis singled to right, Pérez to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-0
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Single 0-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-0
Kipnis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-0
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Play Result 0-0
Pérez singled to left.
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Single 0-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-0
Pérez batting
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Play Result 0-0
Jepsen relieved Cedeño.
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Start Inning 0-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Head to Head
TB wins series 2-1
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
David MurphyDH18
Carlos Santana1B41
Brandon MossRF37
Mike Aviles3B12
Michael BournCF1
Roberto PerezC20
TB
Kevin KiermaierCF93
Joey ButlerLF
Evan Longoria3B3
David DeJesusDH3
Logan Forsythe2B11
Steven Souza Jr.RF21
Asdrubal CabreraSS3
Jake Elmore1B68
Curt CasaliC12
Substitutes
Nick FranklinDH67
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