Sands, Almonte lead Indians' 17-4 rout of Twins
Jerry Sands had a pinch-hit grand slam and Abraham Almonte, called up from the minors before the game, was 4 for 5 with a two-run homer, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 17-4 victory over the M
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
4
Cleveland Indians
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CLE | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-17
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-17
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Play Result 4-17
Santana grounded out to third, Ramírez scored, Lindor to third, Aviles to second.
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Advancing On Play 4-17
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-16
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Play Result 4-16
Aviles walked, Pérez scored, Ramírez to third, Lindor to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-16
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Foul Ball 4-15
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-15
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-15
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-15
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-15
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-15
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-15
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-15
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Play Result 4-15
Almonte homered to right center (431 feet), Urshela scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-15
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-13
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-13
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Play Result 4-13
Rosario homered to right center (416 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-13
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-13
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-13
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Play Result 3-13
Sands homered to right (363 feet), Brantley, Santana and Gomes scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-13
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Advancing On Force 3-12
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Advancing On Force 3-11
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Gomes walked, Lindor scored, Brantley to third, Santana to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-9
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Suzuki homered to left (361 feet), Rosario scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-8
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 4-17
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-17
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Play Result 4-17
Escobar lined out to center.
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Line Out 4-17
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-17
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-17
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-17
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Play Result 4-17
Herrmann struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-17
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 4-17
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-17
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-17
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-17
Herrmann batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-17
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Play Result 4-17
Hicks struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 4-17
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 4-17
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-17
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-17
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-17
Hicks batting
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Play Result 4-17
Armstrong relieved Crockett.
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Start Inning 4-17
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 4-17
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-17
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Play Result 4-17
Sands struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 4-17
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-17
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-17
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-17
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-17
Sands batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-17
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Play Result 4-17
Johnson flied out to right.
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Fly Out 4-17
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 4-17
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-17
Johnson batting
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Play Result 4-17
Johnson hit for Gomes.
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-17
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Play Result 4-17
Santana grounded out to third, Ramírez scored, Lindor to third, Aviles to second.
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Advancing On Play 4-17
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Advancing On Play 4-17
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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
Jose Ramirez2B11
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Carlos Santana1B41
Yan GomesDH15
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Gio Urshela3B12
Abraham AlmonteCF28
Roberto PerezC20
Substitutes
Mike AvilesLF12
Chris JohnsonDH92
Jerry SandsRF98
MIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Miguel Sano1B22
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Torii HunterRF48
Eddie RosarioRF9
Aaron HicksCF12
Kurt SuzukiC24
Eduardo EscobarSS3
Substitutes
A.J. AchterP60
Eduardo NunezLF12
Shane RobinsonP38
Chris HerrmannC43
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