Santana, Anderson lead Indians past White Sox 12-1
Carlos Santana's grand slam capped a six-run third inning off Chicago ace Chris Sale and the Cleveland Indians defeated the White Sox 12-1 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago White Sox
1
Cleveland Indians
12
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
Progressive Field · 16,149 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | L 0-2 | MLB |
| 10/8/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 5-9 | MLB |
| 10/7/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 3-9 | MLB |
| 10/5/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 3-0 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 1-12
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-12
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-12
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-12
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Play Result 1-12
Johnson singled to right center, Aviles and Martínez scored, Chisenhall to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-12
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Advancing On Play 1-11
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-10
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Play Result 1-10
Chisenhall walked, Lindor scored, Aviles to third, Martínez to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-10
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Brantley reached on infield single to second, Ramírez scored, Lindor to third, Aviles to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-9
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-8
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Play Result 1-8
Aviles singled to left, Pérez scored, Ramírez to third, Lindor to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-8
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Lindor homered to right (356 feet).
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Foul Out 1-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Cabrera homered to right (377 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Santana homered to left center (398 feet), Aviles, Brantley and Raburn scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-6
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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End Inning 1-12
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-12
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Play Result 1-12
Eaton grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 1-12
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-12
Eaton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-12
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Play Result 1-12
Flowers grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 1-12
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 1-12
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 1-12
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 1-12
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 1-12
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-12
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-12
Flowers batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-12
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Play Result 1-12
Sánchez grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 1-12
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 1-12
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-12
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-12
Sánchez batting
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Play Result 1-12
Webb relieved McAllister.
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Play Result 1-12
Sands at first base.
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Play Result 1-12
Martínez in left field.
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Start Inning 1-12
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-12
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Lineup Change 1-12
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Lineup Change 1-12
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Lineup Change 1-12
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Lineup Change 1-12
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End Inning 1-12
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-12
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Play Result 1-12
Almonte struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-12
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 1-12
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-12
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 1-12
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-12
Almonte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-12
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Play Result 1-12
Johnson singled to right center, Aviles and Martínez scored, Chisenhall to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-12
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 2-1
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Chicago White Sox
- Tanner Murray Out
- Prelander Berroa Out
- Brooks Baldwin Out
- Mike Vasil Out
- Jordan Leasure Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Aviles3B12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Ryan RaburnRF18
Carlos Santana1B41
Chris JohnsonDH92
Abraham AlmonteCF28
Roberto PerezC20
Jose Ramirez2B11
Substitutes
Michael MartinezLF13
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Jerry Sands1B98
CHW
Adam EatonCF9
Alexei RamirezSS24
Jose Abreu1B79
Melky CabreraDH53
Trayce ThompsonLF37
Avisail GarciaRF24
Mike Olt3B25
Yolmer Sanchez2B62
Tyler FlowersC25
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