Martin homers again, Kluber tosses gem in win
Indians 3, Angels 0 The Angels’ Andrelton Simmons slides safely into second base past the tag of the Indians’ Francisco Lindor in the fourth inning.
led off the bottom of the sixth inning of a scoreless game. On a 3-and-1 pitch, Martin was offered a fastball low in the zone, one that he crushed for a solo home run to right field. Just like that, the no-hitter and 0-0
deadlock were gone.
Martin also belted a home run to right field in Friday night’s loss, giving him two homers in as many home games as he has played as a member of the Indians.
Martin’s home run
led to a rally in the sixth. Francisco Lindor followed Martin with a double to center field. Michael Brantley then singled up the middle to score Lindor and put the Indians on top 2-0.
Some insurance was
added in the seventh. Facing Angels reliever Hansel Robles, Melky Cabrera walked and Brandon Guyer entered the game as a pinch runner. Jason Kipnis then walked and Roberto Perez advanced both runners with a sacrifice bunt.
Martin and Lindor failed to drive a run in, but the Indians took a 3-0 lead on a passed ball by catcher Francisco Arcia, allowing Guyer to score from third.
Kluber, who was dominant from start to finish to give the bullpen a night off. Kluber allowed only three hits and one walk to go with seven strikeouts in what was his first shutout of the season and the seventh of his career.
It took a while to get the offense going, but it was more than enough for Kluber, who was dominant from start to finish to give the bullpen a night off. Kluber allowed only three hits and one walk to go with seven strikeouts in what was his first shutout of the season and the seventh of his career.
He needed only 98 pitches to do it. As Kluber came out to the mound for the ninth inning, the Indians didn’t have anyone warming in the bullpen.