CLEVELAND, OH – The Indians got off to a quick start and didn’t look back in their 11-3 win over the White Sox on Monday night.
Franmil Reyes hit a 3-run RBI double in the first inning that helped set the tone and end Cleveland’s three game losing streak.
TAG! WE'RE UP!A Frantastic start to the ballgame, in our humble opinion.#RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/EIFPA2XJKo
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians)
September 2, 2019 Aaron Civale got the start, allowing three runs (one earned) and seven hits in five innings. He improves to 3-3 on the year with a 1.94 ERA.
Jake Bauers hit his 12th home run of the season, a 2-run shot, in the fourth inning. It was his first at-bat at Progressive Field since being called up last week. He finished 1-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored.
Bauers posted a .350 on-base percentage and was more patient at the plate in Triple-A; drawing 14 walks in 24 games.
J.#RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/isypI2I9I9
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians)
September 3, 2019 Carlos Santana extended the Indians’ lead in the sixth inning with a solo home run, his 32nd of the season. Santana hit 34 homers (career-high) in 2016.
Reyes finished 2-4 on the day. He's hitting .302 with six home runs and 17 RBI in his last 19 games.
The White Sox threatened in the seventh inning, loading the bases with just one out. Nick Goody issued two walks and allowed one hit in ⅓ of an inning. Adam Cimber saved the day by getting Eloy Jimenez to ground into a double play. The Tribe scored three runs in the bottom half of the inning to put the game away.
The Indians improve to 80-58 on the season. They’re 5½ games behind the Twins in the AL Central.
Another Injury
Roberto Perez left Monday’s game with a left foot contusion. He finished 2-for-3 on the night. He fouled a ball off of his foot earlier in the game. Perez has a .224 batting average with 21 home runs and 50 RBI this season.
Jason Kipnis didn’t play on Monday due to tendinitis in his right wrist. The Indians expect him to be available on Tuesday and hope he can return to the lineup mid-week. Mike Freeman took his place at second base.
Cheering On His Team
Outfielder Tyler Naquin was in attendance on Monday night. The Indians outfielder suffered a torn ACL last week. Naquin smiled and waived to the crowd while he was shown on the video board in the fifth inning.
Hello, sweet prince ----#RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/IDHaWiDpxC
— SportsTime Ohio (@SportsTimeOhio)
September 3, 2019 Up Next
The Indians continue their series against the White Sox on Tuesday. Mike Clevinger gets the start for the Tribe. He’s 10-2 on the season with a 2.72 ERA. Dylan Cease will be on the mound for Chicago. He’s 3-7 with a 6.92 ERA.
