Kluber, Indians topple spiraling Twins 8-4
Corey Kluber struck out a season-high 11 and notched his seventh straight win, leading the Cleveland Indians to an 8-4 victory on Wednesday night over the Minnesota Twins.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
4
Cleveland Indians
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| CLE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
Progressive Field · 11,811 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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Play Result 4-8
Rosario scored, Polanco to third, Schafer to second on wild pitch by Shaw.
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Wild Pitch 4-8
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Kipnis hit sacrifice fly to center, Davis scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Dozier homered to left center (405 feet), Schafer scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-7
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Foul Out 1-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (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 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: 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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Chisenhall hit sacrifice fly to center, Santana scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Ramírez doubled to deep right, Lindor and Napoli scored, Santana to third.
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Advancing On Force 1-6
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Advancing On Force 1-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Santana singled to right, Kipnis scored, Lindor to third, Napoli to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-4
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Pérez homered to center (409 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Santana homered to center (414 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 4-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Dozier struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Play Result 4-8
Rosario scored, Polanco to third, Schafer to second on wild pitch by Shaw.
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Wild Pitch 4-8
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Wild Pitch 4-8
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Wild Pitch 4-8
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Dozier batting
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Play Result 3-8
Shaw relieved Garner.
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Lineup Change 3-8
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Lineup Change 3-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Schafer walked.
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Schafer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Escobar grounded out to first, Rosario to third, Polanco to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Ground Out 3-8
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Escobar batting
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Play Result 3-8
Escobar hit for Centeno.
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Lineup Change 3-8
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Lineup Change 3-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Kepler struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-8
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 3-0
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 Napoli1B5
Carlos SantanaDH41
Jose Ramirez3B11
Brandon GuyerLF24
Abraham AlmonteLF28
Roberto PerezC20
Substitutes
Michael Martinez2B13
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
MIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Miguel SanoDH22
Eddie RosarioLF9
Jorge PolancoSS11
Max KeplerRF22
Juan CentenoC56
Logan SchaferCF32
Substitutes
Eduardo EscobarPH3
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