Kipnis homers twice, Indians hammer Orioles 14-7
Jason Kipnis homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs as the Cleveland Indians hammered the Baltimore Orioles 14-7 in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Baltimore Orioles
7
Cleveland Indians
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| CLE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 7-14
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Play Result 7-14
Lindor doubled to right center, R. Pérez scored.
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Double 7-14
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 7-13
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-13
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 7-13
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-13
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Out 7-13
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 7-13
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-13
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-13
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Play Result 7-13
Santana doubled to left, Kipnis scored and Lindor scored.
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Double 7-13
Pitch 6 : Ball In Play
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Ball 7-11
Pitch 5 : Ball 3
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Strike Swinging 7-11
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Ball 7-11
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 7-11
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 7-11
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-11
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Play Result 7-11
Kipnis grounded into fielder's choice to first, Luplow scored and Martín scored, Lindor to second.
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Batters Fielders Choice - All Runners Safe 7-11
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 7-9
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-9
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Play Result 7-9
Martín singled to center, Mercado scored, Martín to second, Luplow to third.
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Single 7-9
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 7-8
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Santana singled to center, R. Pérez scored.
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Single 7-8
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 7-7
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 7-7
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-7
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Play Result 7-7
Kipnis grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first, Martín scored, Lindor out at second, R. Pérez to third.
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Ground Out 7-7
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Bunted Foul 7-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 11 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 10 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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End Inning 7-14
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-14
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Play Result 7-14
Davis struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-14
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 7-14
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 7-14
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Looking
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Strike Swinging 7-14
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-14
Oliver Perez pitches to Chris Davis
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-14
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Play Result 7-14
Mancini singled to right.
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Single 7-14
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 7-14
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-14
Oliver Perez pitches to Trey Mancini
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-14
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Play Result 7-14
Smith Jr. grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 7-14
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-14
Oliver Perez pitches to Dwight Smith Jr.
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-14
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Play Result 7-14
Villar struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-14
Pitch 3 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Strike Swinging 7-14
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 7-14
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-14
Oliver Perez pitches to Jonathan Villar
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Play Result 7-14
O. Pérez relieved Wittgren
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Start Inning 7-14
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 7-14
End of the 8th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-14
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Play Result 7-14
Kipnis grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 7-14
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 7-14
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-14
Richard Bleier pitches to Jason Kipnis
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-14
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Play Result 7-14
Lindor doubled to right center, R. Pérez scored.
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Double 7-14
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 7-13
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 7-13
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 7-13
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-13
Richard Bleier pitches to Francisco Lindor
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-13
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Play Result 7-13
R. Pérez walked.
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Head to Head
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Baltimore Orioles
- Ryan Helsley Out
- Kyle Bradish Out
- Jordan Westburg Out
- Jackson Holliday Out
- Cade Povich Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Jason Kipnis2B22
Carlos Santana1B41
Carlos GonzalezDH2
Jose Ramirez3B11
Jake BauersLF9
Jordan LuplowRF48
Leonys MartinCF17
Roberto PerezC20
Substitutes
Oscar MercadoLF11
BAL
Jonathan VillarSS19
Dwight Smith Jr.LF18
Trey ManciniRF34
Chris Davis1B19
Stevie WilkersonCF12
Renato NunezDH55
Rio Ruiz3B14
Pedro SeverinoC29
Hanser Alberto2B26
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