Indians use home runs to finally defeat Twins 9-2
Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer, Francisco Lindor added a two-run shot and the Cleveland Indians salvaged the finale of a four-game series with Minnesota 9-2 on Thursday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
2
Cleveland Indians
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CLE | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 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 4: foul
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Foul Out 2-9
Pitch 2: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Davis singled to left, Guyer scored, Pérez to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-9
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Ramírez homered to left (391 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Lindor homered to right center (428 feet), Kipnis scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Play Result 2-5
Davis scored on Tonkin's wild pitch.
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Wild Pitch 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Bunted Foul 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Dozier homered to left center (418 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Suzuki singled to center, Sanó scored, Grossman to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-4
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Santana homered to left (376 feet), Lindor and Napoli scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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Advancing On Force 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 8: 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
Buxton flied out to center.
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Fly Out 2-9
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Buxton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Suzuki grounded out to pitcher.
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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
Suzuki batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Grossman lined out to shortstop.
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Line Out 2-9
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Grossman batting
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Play Result 2-9
Merritt relieved Shaw.
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Play Result 2-9
González at second base.
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Start Inning 2-9
Top of the 9th inning
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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
Napoli struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-9
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 2-9
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Napoli 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 third, Pérez safe at third on error by third baseman Sanó, Davis to second.
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Error 2-9
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Error 2-9
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Batters Fielders Choice - All Runners Safe 2-9
Pitch 1: in play
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Head to Head
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
Rajai DavisCF18
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Anthony NapoliDH5
Carlos Santana1B41
Jose Ramirez3B11
Brandon GuyerLF24
Abraham AlmonteRF28
Roberto PerezC20
Substitutes
Erik Gonzalez2B59
MIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe MauerDH7
Max KeplerRF22
Miguel Sano3B22
Kennys Vargas1B92
Eduardo EscobarSS3
Robbie GrossmanLF8
Kurt SuzukiC24
Byron BuxtonCF25
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