Indians no match for Detroit's power in 10-4 loss
Written by NOAH TRISTER,AP Baseball Writer
Indians no match for Detroit's power in 10-4 loss
NOAH TRISTER,AP Baseball Writer
DETROIT (AP) — The Cleveland Indians entered the day leading the major leagues in home runs.
On this night, they were no match for Detroit's pair of slugging stars.
Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera each hit a long homer, and the Tigers beat the Indians 10-4 on Friday night.
The Tigers scored three runs in the second inning and three more in the fourth. Fielder's third-inning solo shot landed near the No. 42 honoring Jackie Robinson on the brick facade beyond the wall in right-center field, giving Detroit a 4-1 lead.
Cabrera's three-run homer the following inning came down below Hank Greenberg's retired No. 5 in left-center at Comerica Park.
"I made too many mistakes with the cutter," Cleveland starter Corey Kluber said. "I left one over the plate to Cabrera, and they got a couple more hits off that exact same pitch."
Detroit's Max Scherzer (5-0) allowed four runs and five hits in eight innings. He struck out seven without a walk.
Kluber (2-2) allowed eight runs and 11 hits in 4 2-3 innings.
Andy Dirks also homered for the Tigers, and Omar Infante had three hits, including two doubles. Jhonny Peralta doubled twice as well.
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Written by LARRY LAGE,AP Hockey Writer
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Indians rout Athletics 9-2
Written by TOM WITHERS,AP Sports Writer
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