Ramírez's 2-run homer sends Indians by Rangers in DH opener
The Indians aren't waiting on Jose Ramirez any longer. They're again counting on him.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Texas Rangers
1
Cleveland Indians
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CLE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Kipnis doubled to right, Ramírez scored.
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Double 1-5
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Puig singled to left, Santana scored, Puig thrown out at second.
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Single 1-4
Pitch 8 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 7 : Ball 3
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Santana doubled to deep right, Lindor scored.
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Double 1-3
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-2
Pitch 4 : Ball 3
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 1-2
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 1-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Calhoun homered to right (370 feet).
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Home Run 1-2
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 0-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Reyes hit sacrifice fly to right, Kipnis scored.
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Sacrifice Fly 0-2
Pitch 6 : Ball In Play
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 5 : Ball 3
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Strike Swinging 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Ball 0-1
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 0-1
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5 : 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 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Bunted Foul 0-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2 : 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 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Inning 1-5
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Santana lined out to center.
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Line Out 1-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Nick Wittgren pitches to Danny Santana
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Choo flied out to left.
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Fly Out 1-5
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Nick Wittgren pitches to Shin-Soo Choo
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
DeShields struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 1-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 3 Looking
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Nick Wittgren pitches to Delino DeShields
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Play Result 1-5
DeShields hit for Mathis
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Start Inning 1-5
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 1-5
End of the 8th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Mercado flied out to right.
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Fly Out 1-5
Pitch 6 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 5 : Ball 3
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Ball 1-5
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Swinging 1-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-5
Shawn Kelley pitches to Oscar Mercado
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Kipnis doubled to right, Ramírez scored.
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Double 1-5
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Shawn Kelley pitches to Jason Kipnis
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Play Result 1-4
Kelley relieved Chavez
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Ramírez doubled to deep right.
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Double 1-4
Pitch 6 : Ball In Play
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Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Colin Holderman 15-Day-IL
- Andrew Walters Out
Texas Rangers
- Jack Leiter Out
- Cole Winn Out
- Jose Corniell Out
- Carter Baumler Out
- Corey Seager Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Tyler NaquinRF46
Carlos Santana1B41
Yasiel PuigDH66
Jose Ramirez3B11
Jason Kipnis2B22
Franmil ReyesRF99
Greg AllenLF25
Kevin PlaweckiC24
Substitutes
Oscar MercadoCF11
TEX
Shin-Soo ChooDH17
Danny Santana1B22
Elvis AndrusSS18
Nomar MazaraRF15
Willie CalhounLF5
Rougned Odor2B24
Scott HeinemanCF26
Isiah Kiner-Falefa3B9
Jeff MathisC45
Substitutes
Hunter PencePH8
Logan Forsythe3B11
Delino DeShieldsPH80
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