Lindor homers twice as Indians down Astros 6-3
Francisco Lindor his two of Cleveland's four home runs and drove in three runs to lead the Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Indians
6
Houston Astros
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| HOU | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 6-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Lindor homered to left (351 feet), Naquin scored.
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Home Run 6-3
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5 : 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 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Bunted Foul 4-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Bunted Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Naquin doubled to deep center, Allen scored.
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Double 4-3
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Martín homered to right (354 feet).
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Home Run 3-3
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Springer doubled to deep right, Chirinos scored, Springer to third.
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Double 2-3
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
González homered to right center (385 feet).
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Home Run 2-2
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Lindor homered to right (421 feet).
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Home Run 1-2
Pitch 6 : Ball In Play
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End Inning 6-3
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Correa struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Brad Hand pitches to Carlos Correa
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Brantley struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 3 Looking
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Looking
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Strike Swinging 6-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Brad Hand pitches to Michael Brantley
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Bregman struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Brad Hand pitches to Alex Bregman
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Altuve walked.
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 7 : Ball 4
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 4 : Ball 3
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Brad Hand pitches to Jose Altuve
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Play Result 6-3
Hand relieved Wittgren
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Start Inning 6-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 6-3
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
González struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 3 : Strike 3 Looking
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Head to Head
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
Jose Altuve2B27
Alex Bregman3B3
Michael BrantleyLF23
Carlos CorreaSS1
Josh ReddickRF22
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Tyler WhiteDH16
Robinson ChirinosC23
CLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Leonys MartinCF17
Jose Ramirez3B11
Carlos Santana1B41
Carlos GonzalezDH2
Jason Kipnis2B22
Jake BauersLF9
Roberto PerezC20
Tyler NaquinRF46
Substitutes
Kevin PlaweckiC24
Greg AllenLF25
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