Bauer, Santana lift Indians over Twins, 6-2
Trevor Bauer struck out seven in 6 1/3 innings and Carlos Santana had two doubles and two RBI to lead the Cleveland Indians over the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Thursday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Indians
6
Minnesota Twins
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Target Field · 17,339 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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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Gomes doubled to shallow left, Chisenhall scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Chisenhall doubled to deep center, Ramírez scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: 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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Ramírez walked, Santana scored, Lindor to third, Brantley to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Brantley walked, Martínez scored, Santana to third, Lindor to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Santana doubled to left, Díaz scored, Martínez to third.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 1-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Santana doubled to deep right, Almonte scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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End Inning 6-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Escobar struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 6-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-2
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Rosario struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 6-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-2
Rosario batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Polanco flied out to center.
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Fly Out 6-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Play Result 6-2
Allen relieved Miller.
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Lineup Change 6-2
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Lineup Change 6-2
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-2
Polanco batting
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Start Inning 6-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 6-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Almonte flied out to center.
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Fly Out 6-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-2
Almonte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Gomes doubled to shallow left, Chisenhall scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-2
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Double 5-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Gomes batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Chisenhall doubled to deep center, Ramírez scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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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
Joe Mauer1B7
Miguel Sano3B22
Max KeplerRF22
Robbie GrossmanDH8
Jason CastroC18
Jorge PolancoSS11
Eddie RosarioCF9
Byron BuxtonCF25
Substitutes
Eduardo EscobarLF3
CLE
Carlos Santana1B41
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Edwin EncarnacionDH23
Jose Ramirez2B11
Lonnie ChisenhallCF5
Yandy Diaz3B2
Abraham AlmonteRF28
Roberto PerezC20
Substitutes
Yan GomesC15
Michael Martinez3B13
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