Cleveland bullpen shines again, Indians up 3-0 in ALCS
Jason Kipnis and Mike Napoli homered, and Cleveland's bullpen pitched 8 2/3 innings as the Indians won Game 3 of the ALCS 4-2 over the Blue Jays to pull within one win of the pennant.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Indians
4
Toronto Blue Jays
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| TOR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: 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
Ramírez singled to right, Napoli scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Kipnis homered to right (421 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Goins grounded out to pitcher, Carrera scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Napoli homered to center (428 feet).
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Foul Out 1-1
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Saunders homered to left (389 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Napoli doubled to deep right, Santana scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 4-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Barney grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 4-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Barney batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Upton Jr. struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Upton Jr. batting
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Play Result 4-2
Upton Jr. hit for Carrera.
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Lineup Change 4-2
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Lineup Change 4-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Pillar struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Pillar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Navarro singled to right.
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Single 4-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Navarro batting
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Play Result 4-2
Navarro hit for Saunders.
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Play Result 4-2
Davis in left field.
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Start Inning 4-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-2
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Lineup Change 4-2
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Lineup Change 4-2
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Lineup Change 4-2
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Highlights
Head to Head
Injuries
Toronto Blue Jays
- Anthony Santander Out
- Cody Ponce Out
- Addison Barger Out
- Bowden Francis Out
- Jose Berrios Out
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTOR
Jose BautistaRF19
Josh Donaldson3B3
Edwin Encarnacion1B23
Troy TulowitzkiSS12
Russell MartinC55
Michael SaundersDH25
Kevin PillarCF1
Ezequiel CarreraLF41
Ryan Goins2B25
Substitutes
Dioner NavarroPH17
B.J. UptonPH0
Justin SmoakPH46
Darwin Barney2B20
CLE
Carlos SantanaDH41
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Jose Ramirez3B11
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Coco CrispLF4
Tyler NaquinCF46
Roberto PerezC20
Substitutes
Rajai DavisLF18
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