Kipnis hits 3-run homer, sends Indians past Twins 5-3
Jason Kipnis hit a three-run homer that broke a sixth-inning tie and sent the Cleveland Indians over the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on Thursday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
3
Cleveland Indians
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Sanó homered to right center (407 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Kipnis homered to right (339 feet), Encarnación and Alonso scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Alonso singled to left center, J. Ramírez scored, Encarnación to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Adrianza homered to right (369 feet), Garver scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: 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 2: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Encarnación singled to right, Brantley scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 3-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Austin struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Austin batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Cave struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Cave batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Garver walked.
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Garver batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Kepler struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Kepler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Sanó homered to right center (407 feet).
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Home Run 3-5
Pitch 6: in play
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Strike Swinging 2-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Sanó batting
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Play Result 2-5
Hand relieved C. Allen.
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Start Inning 2-5
Top of the 9th inning
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 2-1
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Jose Ramirez3B11
Edwin EncarnacionDH23
Yonder Alonso1B13
Melky CabreraRF53
Jason Kipnis2B22
Roberto PerezC20
Greg AllenCF25
Substitutes
Brandon GuyerRF24
MIN
Joe MauerDH7
Logan Forsythe2B11
Eddie RosarioLF9
Miguel Sano3B22
Max KeplerRF22
Mitch GarverC18
Jake CaveCF11
Tyler Austin1B17
Ehire AdrianzaSS13
Substitutes
Robbie GrossmanLF8
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