Brantley, Napoli lead Indians to sweep of Tigers, 9-4
Michael Brantley was 4-for-5 with three RBI, Mike Napoli hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers for the sixth straight time this season, 9-4, on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Detroit Tigers
4
Cleveland Indians
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| CLE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
Saltalamacchia singled to center, Castellanos scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-9
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Brantley doubled to deep right, Davis and Kipnis scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-9
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Davis singled to center, Ramírez and Chisenhall scored, Gimenez to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-7
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Advancing On Force 3-6
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Bunted Foul 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Gimenez homered to center (398 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Castellanos homered to right (343 feet), Cabrera and Upton scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Napoli homered to left (394 feet), Lindor and Brantley scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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End Inning 4-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
Aviles struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-9
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-9
Aviles batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
Saltalamacchia singled to center, Castellanos scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-9
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Single 3-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Saltalamacchia batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Castellanos doubled to center.
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Double 3-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Castellanos batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Upton struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Upton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
V. Martínez grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 3-9
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
V. Martínez batting
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Play Result 3-9
Chamberlain relieved Shaw.
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Play Result 3-9
Ramírez at third base.
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Start Inning 3-9
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 3-9
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 3-0
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Detroit Tigers
- Jake Miller Out
- Will Vest Out
- Trey Sweeney Out
- Wenceel Perez Out
- Reese Olson Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Rajai DavisCF18
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Carlos SantanaDH41
Juan Uribe3B4
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Chris GimenezC46
Substitutes
Jose Ramirez3B11
DET
Ian Kinsler2B3
J.D. MartinezRF28
Miguel Cabrera1B24
Victor MartinezDH41
Justin UptonLF8
Nick Castellanos3B21
Jarrod SaltalamacchiaC12
Mike AvilesSS12
Andrew RomineCF24
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