Tribe walks off with win over the Nationals

Quirky breaks in ninth inning help Tribe to score three runs, snap losing streak

Francisco Lindor pushed an RBI single through Washington’s drawn-in infield with one out in the ninth inning, and the Indians rallied for three runs in their final at-bat to stun the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Tuesday night in a matchup of two first-place teams with sights on October.

Down two runs and three outs from their losing streak reaching a season-high four games, the Indians rallied against Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon (2-4), who did not get an out before he was pulled by manager Dusty Baker.

With the bases loaded, Lindor fisted his base hit into right field and danced his way up the first-base line as the Indians celebrated an improbable

THE SCORE

INDIANS 7, NATIONALS 6 When: 12:10 p.m., July 27 Where: Progressive Field Pitchers: Nationals — Stephen Strasburg (13-1, 2.83 ERA); Indians — Carlos Carrasco (7-3, 2.31) TV: SportsTime Ohio Radio: WTAM-AM 1100, WEOL-AM 930

victory.

Bryan Shaw (2-4) got two outs in the ninth and picked up the win as Cleveland won its first home game since July 10.

Jose Ramirez started the rally by drawing a walk.

Pinch hitter Tyler Naquin then drove a liner to left center for a double, scoring Ramirez.

Chris Gimenez tried to bunt Naquin to third and first baseman Ryan Zimmerman fielded it and threw to first. The ball glanced off Gimenez’ helmet and down

the right field line, allowing Naquin to score and Gimenez to go to second.

Lonnie Chisenhall was intentionally walked and when Rajai Davis tried to sacrifice the runners up a base, the third baseman charged in and Davis popped his bunt over his head. Everyone was safe.

RON SCHWANE — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Indians’ Rajai Davis scores on a passed ball by Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos during the first inning on July 26 at Progressive Field.

RON SCHWANE — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Indians’ Abraham Almonte makes a leaping catch of a drive by the Nationals’ Bryce Harper during the third inning.