Guyer gets a ‘hit’ he will remember

Brandon Guyer dreamed of coming through in a big spot and driving in the winning run. He just never envisioned a scenario quite like what played out Saturday.

The pinch-hitter was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning for the goahead run and the Indians won their ninth straight game, beating the White Sox 5-4.

“That’s not how I want to do it,” Guyer said. “But at the end of the day, I helped our team win the game, so I’ll take it.”

Indians starter Corey Kluber struck out 12 as the AL Central leaders sent the White Sox to their 14th loss in 15 games. VERLANDER SENDOFF? >> Tigers ace Justin Verlander (57, 4.50 ERA) makes his final start for Detroit today before Monday’s trade deadline.

The former AL MVP and Cy Young winner has been mentioned in swap speculation. The Cubs and Dodgers have been among the deeppocketed teams connected to Verlander, who is due $28 million next season and in 2019, in rumors,

The 34-year-old righty has spent his entire career with the Tigers, and is sure to get a big cheer at Comerica Park when he faces Houston. Verlander is 4-0 with a 2.83 ERA in eight starts against the Astros. BELTRE ONE AWAY FOR 3,000HIT CLUB >> Adrian Beltre singled to get within one hit of 3,000 for his career in the Rangers’ 4-0 loss to the Orioles.

Beltre is looking to become the 31st major leaguer with 3,000 hits.