Plutko, Miller lead Tribe to victory in Chicago

In his second major league start, Adam Plutko carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning with Andrew Miller coming on to secure the 1-0 win for the Indians over the Chicago Cubs.

Adam Plutko carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Andrew Miller provided stellar relief work, helping the Indians beat the Cubs, 1-0, on May 23.

Plutko (2-0) struck out four and walked four in his second major league start. The right-hander was promoted from Triple-A Columbus to replace the struggling Josh Tomlin in the Indians’ rotation.

Michael Brantley, Francisco Lin do rand Rajai Davis had two hits a piece as the AL Central leaders won for the third time in four games. Brantley extended his hitting streak to 12 games, and Davis also contributed a leaping catch against the wall in center, robbing Addison Russell of a likely runscoring hit in the second.

The Indians completed a

sweep of their two-game set vs. the Cubs in their first appearance at Wrigley Field since they lost the 2016 World Series.

Chicago wasted a terrific start by Jon Lester (42) in its second straight loss after taking three of four last weekend in Cincinnati. The lefty allowed six hits, struck out four and walked one while lowering his ERA to 2.37 in his 10th start this year.

Plutko was even better. He retired 13 in a row before Anthony Rizzo led off the seventh with a double for Chicago’s first hit. Willson Contreras then reached on an infield single, chasing Plutko and putting runners on the corners.

But Miller came in and shut the door, preserving Cleveland’s 1- 0 lead. He jumped on Javier Baez’s bunt right back to himand threw out Rizzo at home. Russell then struck out swinging and Jason Heyward bounced to first, ending the inning.

Miller also got the first two outs of the eighth. After Kyle Schwarber singled, Cody Allen retired Kris Bryant on a fly ball to center. Allen worked the ninth for his seventh save in eight chances.

Plutko also helped the Indians jump in front with a sacrifice in the third, advancing Davis to second after a leadoff single. It was Plutko’s first professional plate appearance; he did not bat in the minors or during his college career at UCLA.

Lindor then popped out, but Brantley dumped anRBI single into center. The sweetswinging Brantley also had two hits and scored twice in Tuesday’s 10-1 victory over the Cubs.

JIM YOUNG — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Rajai Davis, rear, is congratulated by teammate Francisco Lindor after scoring a run during the third inning May 23in Chicago.