Almonte leads Indians to 9-2 win against slumping Angels
Abraham Almonte hit his first career grand slam and Josh Tomlin worked into the eighth inning, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 9-2 win over the slumping Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Angels
2
Cleveland Indians
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
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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 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Lindor grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, Aviles scored, Kipnis out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-9
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Trout singled to right, Cowart scored, Calhoun to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-8
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Play Result 1-8
Santana singled to right, Lindor and Brantley scored, Santana thrown out at second attempting to advance on play.
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Advancing On Play 1-8
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Green homered to center (426 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Almonte homered to right center (405 feet), Brantley, Santana and Chisenhall scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-6
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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Foul Out 0-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: 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 3: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: 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 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Cowart grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-9
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Cowart batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Pérez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-9
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Pérez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Aybar lined out to center.
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Line Out 2-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Aybar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Cron singled to center.
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Single 2-9
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Cron batting
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Play Result 2-9
Adams relieved McAllister.
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Play Result 2-9
Ramírez at second base.
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Start Inning 2-9
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-9
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Lineup Change 2-9
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Lineup Change 2-9
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Lineup Change 2-9
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End Inning 2-9
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Brantley grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Brantley batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Lindor grounded into fielder's choice to pitcher, Aviles scored, Kipnis out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-9
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-9
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 3-0
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyDH23
Carlos Santana1B41
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Gio Urshela3B12
Abraham AlmonteCF28
Roberto PerezC20
Mike AvilesLF12
Substitutes
Jose Ramirez2B11
Jerry SandsRF98
LAA
Kole CalhounRF56
Mike TroutCF27
Albert PujolsDH5
David MurphyLF18
C.J. Cron1B28
Erick AybarSS0
Carlos PerezC29
Kaleb Cowart3B57
Grant Green2B5
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