Kluber, Santana lead Indians to 7-1 win over Twins
Corey Kluber struck out 10 in seven innings and Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer to help the Cleveland Indians to a 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Indians
7
Minnesota Twins
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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 Out 7-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Martínez singled to left, Pérez scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-1
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Pérez tripled to deep center, Almonte scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-1
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Buxton singled to left, Escobar scored, Centeno to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-1
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Naquin singled to center, Chisenhall scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-0
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 11: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Play Result 4-0
Lindor scored, Chisenhall safe at second on error by first baseman Beresford.
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End Inning 7-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Grossman fouled out to left.
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Foul Out 7-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-1
Grossman batting
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Play Result 7-1
Grossman hit for Dozier.
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Buxton singled to center.
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Single 7-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-1
Buxton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Centeno flied out to left.
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Fly Out 7-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-1
Centeno batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Beresford grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 7-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-1
Beresford batting
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Play Result 7-1
González at shortstop.
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Start Inning 7-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 7-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Martínez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-1
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-1
Martínez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Pérez grounded into double play, pitcher to second to first, Naquin out at second, Almonte to third.
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Advancing On Force 7-1
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Advancing On Force 7-1
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 2-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Logan SchaferLF32
Jorge PolancoSS11
Kennys VargasDH92
Max KeplerRF22
Eduardo Escobar3B3
James Beresford1B30
Juan CentenoC56
Byron BuxtonCF25
Substitutes
Robbie GrossmanPH8
CLE
Carlos SantanaDH41
Jose Ramirez3B11
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Abraham AlmonteRF28
Tyler NaquinCF46
Roberto PerezC20
Michael Martinez2B13
Substitutes
Erik GonzalezSS59
Jesus Aguilar1B99
Brandon GuyerLF24
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