Indians scratch Encarnacion due to spasms

DETROIT — Edwin Encarnacion was scratched from Cleveland’s lineup against Detroit in American League baseball action Wednesday because of back spasms. Encarnacion, 35, was slated to bat fifth as the designated hitter, but a new lineup was announced about 20 minutes before the scheduled first pitch. Encarnacion is hitting .205 with nine home runs and 22 RBIs.