Indians hit 4 HRs, bullpen hangs on for 8-6 win vs. Astros
Yonder Alonso, Jason Kipnis and Edwin Encarnacion each hit two-run homers, and Cleveland's beleaguered bullpen hung on as the Indians defeated the Houston Astros 8-6 on Saturday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
6
Cleveland Indians
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| CLE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Brantley homered to center (422 feet).
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Foul Ball 6-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
Correa grounded out to second, Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-7
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Foul Ball 5-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 5: foul
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Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-7
Pitch 3: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
Kemp homered to right (369 feet), Gattis scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-7
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Encarnación homered to center (421 feet), J. Ramírez scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-7
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Pitch 7: foul
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Pitch 6: foul
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Play Result 3-5
Correa doubled to deep left, Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-5
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Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 6: foul
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Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Kipnis homered to right (378 feet), Cabrera scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 2-3
Alonso homered to center (411 feet), Encarnación scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 6-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Bregman grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 6-8
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 6-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-8
Bregman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Springer grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 6-8
Pitch 1: in play
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Springer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Kemp struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 6-8
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 6-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 6-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Kemp batting
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Play Result 6-8
C. Allen relieved Otero.
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Start Inning 6-8
Top of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Brantley flied out to center.
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Fly Out 6-8
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 6-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-8
Brantley batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Lindor struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-8
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Head to Head
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Jose Ramirez3B11
Edwin EncarnacionDH23
Yonder Alonso1B13
Melky CabreraRF53
Jason Kipnis2B22
Yan GomesC15
Greg AllenRF25
Substitutes
Rajai DavisCF18
HOU
George SpringerRF4
Alex Bregman3B3
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Marwin GonzalezLF14
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Brian McCannC16
Evan GattisDH11
Tony KempCF12
Substitutes
Max StassiC34
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