Naquin hits game-ending sacrifice fly, Indians top White Sox
Manager Terry Francona put in a pinch-hitter in the middle of an at-bat and the strategy paid off when Tyler Naquin lofted a game-ending sacrifice fly as the Indians beat the White Sox.
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Chicago White Sox
4
Cleveland Indians
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Naquin hit sacrifice fly to center, Almonte scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Ramírez singled to right, Napoli scored, Ramírez to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: 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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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Davis doubled to left, Almonte scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-3
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Narvaez singled to left, Anderson scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Lindor singled to right, Pérez scored, Kipnis to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Ramírez singled to center, Santana scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 4-5
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Naquin hit sacrifice fly to center, Almonte scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-5
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 2
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Play Result 4-4
Naquin hit for Pérez.
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Play Result 4-4
Almonte to third on passed ball by Navarro.
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Passed Ball 4-4
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Pérez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Almonte doubled to deep right center.
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Double 4-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Almonte batting
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Play Result 4-4
Turner relieved Jones.
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Play Result 4-4
Navarro catching.
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Play Result 4-4
Coats in right field.
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Play Result 4-4
Eaton in center field.
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Start Inning 4-4
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 4-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Navarro flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-4
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Navarro batting
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Play Result 4-4
Navarro hit for Narvaez.
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Coats doubled to deep right.
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Double 4-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Play Result 4-4
Coats hit for Shuck.
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Shuck batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Anderson struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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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
Rajai DavisCF18
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Carlos SantanaDH41
Jose Ramirez3B11
Brandon GuyerLF24
Abraham AlmonteLF28
Roberto PerezC20
Substitutes
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Tyler NaquinPH46
CHW
Adam EatonCF9
Tyler Saladino2B13
Melky CabreraLF53
Jose Abreu1B79
Justin MorneauDH44
Todd Frazier3B99
Tim AndersonSS77
JB ShuckCF38
Omar NarvaezC22
Substitutes
Jason Leavell CoatsRF31
Dioner NavarroC17
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