Encarnacion's 2-run homer helps Indians beat Astros 5-3
Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer and Jason Kipnis and Lonnie Chisenhall had solo shots to help the Cleveland Indians to a 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Indians
5
Houston Astros
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Chisenhall hit sacrifice fly to center, Ramírez scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-3
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-3
Pitch 11: in play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Correa homered to right (345 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Chisenhall homered to right (370 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Kipnis homered to right (387 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Encarnación homered to left (356 feet), Santana scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Reddick homered to right (397 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Beltrán singled to center, Altuve scored, Correa to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-1
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End Inning 5-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Gurriel lined out to center.
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Line Out 5-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
Gurriel batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
McCann popped out to third.
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Pop Out 5-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
McCann batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Beltrán popped out to third.
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Pop Out 5-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
Beltrán batting
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Play Result 5-3
Allen relieved Miller.
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Start Inning 5-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 5-3
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Lineup Change 5-3
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End Inning 5-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Santana struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-3
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 5-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
Santana batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Brantley walked.
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-3
Brantley batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Lindor grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 5-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
Showing the last 40 of 607 events.
Head to Head
CLE wins series 3-0
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerCF4
Josh ReddickRF22
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Carlos Ivan BeltranDH15
Brian McCannC16
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Alex Bregman3B3
Norichika AokiRF11
Substitutes
Marwin GonzalezLF14
CLE
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Carlos Santana1B41
Edwin EncarnacionDH23
Jose Ramirez3B11
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Bradley ZimmerCF27
Roberto PerezC20
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