Kluber pitches Indians past Rays 3-0
Corey Kluber pitched seven sparkling innings, Edwin Encarnacion homered and the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
0
Cleveland Indians
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Progressive Field · 25,639 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-10 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-5 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Brantley singled to center, Lindor scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Play Result 0-2
G. Allen scored on Stanek's wild pitch.
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Wild Pitch 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Out 0-1
Pitch 1: in play
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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 homered to right center (404 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (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 3: 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 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: 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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 0-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Choi grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 0-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-3
Choi batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Duffy grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 0-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-3
Duffy batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Wendle struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-3
Wendle batting
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Play Result 0-3
Hand relieved C. Allen.
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Start Inning 0-3
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 0-3
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
J. Ramírez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-3
J. Ramírez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Brantley singled to center, Lindor scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Single 0-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Play Result 0-2
Lindor stole third.
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Stolen Base 0-2
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Play Result 0-2
G. Allen scored on Stanek's wild pitch.
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Wild Pitch 0-2
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Head to Head
TB wins series 2-1
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Michael BrantleyLF23
Jose Ramirez3B11
Edwin EncarnacionDH23
Yonder Alonso1B13
Melky CabreraRF53
Jason Kipnis2B22
Yan GomesC15
Greg AllenCF25
Substitutes
Brandon GuyerRF24
TB
Joey Wendle2B18
Matt Duffy3B9
Jiman ChoiDH26
Tommy PhamLF28
Jake BauersRF9
C.J. Cron1B28
Kevin KiermaierCF93
Willy AdamesSS2
Jesus SucreC40
Substitutes
Brandon LowePH5
Adam MooreC31
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