Cleveland, OH (92.3 The Fan) – The Indians tied the Reds 9-9 on Sunday. It was the third time the two teams have tied this spring.
Corey Kluber pitched three-scoreless innings, before allowing five runs in the fourth inning, including a grand slam to Yasiel Puig.
The Indians took a 3-0 lead in a second inning that included a two-RBI double by Jordan Luplow. The Reds answered with five runs in the fourth and three in the fifth inning.
Reliever Nick Wittgren helped settle things down, pitching two-scoreless innings out of the bullpen, which paved the way for the comeback. Wittgren hasn’t allowed a run in six-straight appearances.
The Indians scored four runs in the ninth inning to tie the game at 9-9.
Carlos Santana finished 2-for-3, with a double and a run scored. Greg Allen had an RBI-triple and has posted a .419 batting average this spring. Cleveland is 12-9-3 this spring.
Up Next – The Indians play the Padres on Monday at 4:05 p.m. Trevor Bauer will get his fifth start of the spring.
Here are a few clips highlights from today's game:
Greg Allen brings the @Indians a little closer with an RBI triple in the top of the 6th.Watch Indians ⚾ on the FOX Sports app: https://t.co/WcN7HTBTWr pic.twitter.com/woyGQMdqm5
— SportsTime Ohio (@SportsTimeOhio) March 17, 2019Catcher Eric Haase ties the game in the top of the 9th inning on a two-run double. pic.twitter.com/VqSXU5IrXV
— SportsTime Ohio (@SportsTimeOhio) March 17, 2019For more on the Indians, including how the Carlos Gonzalez signing could impact the outfield, listen to my conversation with Jonathan Peterlin below:
