Byrd's 2-run double in 8th lifts Indians past Twins 7-6
Marlon Byrd's two-run double in the eighth inning lifted the Cleveland Indians to a 7-6 win over Minnesota on Friday night, sending the Twins to their eighth straight loss.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
6
Cleveland Indians
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| CLE | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Progressive Field · 17,803 att.
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 6-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Núñez singled to center, D. Santana scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-7
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Foul Ball 5-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
Uribe singled to right, Naquin scored, Uribe to second on throwing error by right fielder Sanó.
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Advancing On Play 5-7
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Foul Ball 5-6
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Byrd doubled to deep center, Lindor and Ramírez scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-6
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Advancing On Play 5-5
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
Núñez homered to left (382 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Byrd hit sacrifice fly to right, Lindor scored, Napoli to third.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Kipnis homered to center (401 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Park homered to left (403 feet), Plouffe scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Gomes homered to left (384 feet), Ramírez scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 6-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Park struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-7
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Play Result 6-7
Núñez to third on wild pitch by Allen.
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Wild Pitch 6-7
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 6-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-7
Park batting
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Play Result 6-7
Mastroianni ran for Plouffe.
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Lineup Change 6-7
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Lineup Change 6-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Plouffe walked.
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 6-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-7
Plouffe batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Sanó struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-7
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Play Result 6-7
Núñez stole second.
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Stolen Base 6-7
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Strike Looking 6-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 6-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-7
Sanó batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Núñez singled to center, D. Santana scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-7
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Single 5-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-7
Núñez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
Mauer popped out to third.
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Head to Head
MIN wins series 2-1
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Carlos SantanaDH41
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Jose RamirezLF11
Marlon ByrdRF6
Yan GomesC15
Juan Uribe3B4
Rajai DavisCF18
Substitutes
Tyler NaquinRF46
MIN
Joe Mauer1B7
Eduardo NunezSS12
Miguel SanoRF22
Trevor Plouffe3B80
ByungHo ParkDH52
Brian Dozier2B15
Oswaldo ArciaLF34
Kurt SuzukiC24
Danny SantanaCF22
Substitutes
Darin MastroianniPR21
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