Brantley, Lindor spark 8-run 3rd as Indians rout Mariners
Michael Brantley homered and Francisco Lindor had a two-run double as the Cleveland Indians scored eight times in the third inning of a 12-4 win over the weary Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Seattle Mariners
4
Cleveland Indians
12
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CLE | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
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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 4-12
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-12
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-12
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-12
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-12
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Play Result 4-12
Pérez doubled to deep right center, Chisenhall and Almonte scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-12
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Advancing On Play 4-11
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-10
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Play Result 4-10
Almonte singled to shallow right center, Kipnis scored, Chisenhall to third.
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Advancing On Play 4-10
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-9
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
Seager singled to center, Canó scored, Cruz to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-9
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Cruz singled to center, Gamel scored, Canó to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-9
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Canó singled to shallow left, Segura scored, Gamel to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-9
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Brantley homered to right (411 feet), Lindor scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-9
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Lindor doubled to deep right, Pérez and Santana scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Advancing On Play 1-6
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Pérez reached on infield single to shortstop, Almonte scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Almonte tripled to deep right, Kipnis scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Chisenhall hit sacrifice fly to second, Ramírez scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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End Inning 4-12
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-12
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Play Result 4-12
Ruiz flied out to left.
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Fly Out 4-12
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 4-12
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-12
Ruiz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-12
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Play Result 4-12
Motter struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-12
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 4-12
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-12
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-12
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-12
Motter batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-12
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Play Result 4-12
Heredia flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-12
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 4-12
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-12
Heredia batting
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Play Result 4-12
McAllister relieved Shaw.
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Start Inning 4-12
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-12
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Lineup Change 4-12
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End Inning 4-12
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-12
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Play Result 4-12
Ramírez grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 4-12
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 4-12
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-12
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 4-12
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-12
Ramírez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-12
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Play Result 4-12
Encarnación grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, Guyer out at second.
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Advancing On Force 4-12
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Ground Out 4-12
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-12
Encarnación batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-12
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Play Result 4-12
Guyer singled to left.
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Single 4-12
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-12
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-12
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 2-1
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Seattle Mariners
- Nick Davila Out
- Matt Brash Out
- Colt Emerson Out
- Josh Naylor Out
- Cal Raleigh Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Carlos Santana1B41
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Edwin EncarnacionDH23
Jose Ramirez3B11
Jason Kipnis2B22
Lonnie ChisenhallCF5
Abraham AlmonteRF28
Roberto PerezC20
Substitutes
Michael MartinezSS13
Brandon GuyerLF24
SEA
Jean SeguraSS9
Ben GamelRF39
Robinson Cano2B22
Nelson CruzDH32
Kyle Seager3B15
Guillermo HerediaCF38
Daniel Vogelbach1B20
Carlos RuizC52
Boog PowellLF78
Substitutes
Danny Valencia1B2
Jarrod DysonDH1
Taylor Motter2B55
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