Brantley's Homer In 10th Beats Tigers 5-4
Detroit's J.D. Martinez hit a pinch-hit homer in the ninth to tie it 4-all, but the Tigers couldn't muster more magic in extra innings.
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Detroit's J.D. Martinez hit a pinch-hit homer in the ninth to tie it 4-all, but the Tigers couldn't muster more magic in extra innings.
Indians manager Terry Francona has made several lineup changes in an attempt to turn around the team's struggling offense.
The Cleveland Indians' winless road trip was mercifully brief — just six games.
That game will begin at 1:08 p.m., while the second game of the doubleheader will start at 7:08 p.m.
"I felt like I was finishing pitches a lot better," Nathan said.
Cleveland second baseman Jason Kipnis was ejected from Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers after striking out in the third inning.
Ian Kinsler homered and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers held on for a 7-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday.
While Ausmus has looked back on that particular decision, he did not appear to regret it.
Yan Gomes hit a two-run triple, Zach McAllister allowed a run and four hits in six innings and the Cleveland Indians held on for a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Michael Bourn was ready to return to the majors. Nasty weather delayed his plans.
Detroit Tigers tickets are some of the most expensive in baseball at an average secondary market price of $105.09 and the top five series across the Detroit Tigers schedule are even higher in price.
Terry Francona asked crew chief Mike Winters to review a collision at the plate, and the umpire obliged.
The Indians' Danny Salazar doesn't get much hype. But 2014 could be his breakout season.
Times are changing and the push for professional teams to follow is beating a path to the stadiums.
"I can't help thinking this is something that's a great idea, but it's difficult to execute," Valenti said on his radio show Thursday. "It cheapens the postseason."
They shut off the lights, cranked up the music and turned their clubhouse into a nightclub.
After 158 games of highs, lows, losing streaks and walk-off wins, the Cleveland Indians can almost touch the postseason.
In a stunning season of walk-off wins, late-inning comebacks and magical moments , Jason Giambi provided the most stirring one yet.
Even though Ryan Raburn hasn't played a lot lately, he certainly didn't look rusty at the plate Thursday night.
They had chances to score and didn't. And, they could have climbed in the AL's wild-card standings and didn't do that either.
Verlander looked like his old self Sunday, prompting hopes that he is back on the right track.
Much-heralded Detroit Tigers prospect Nick Castellanos finally made his major league debut, and though he had lots to say, he still did not feel he had the necessary words.
Justin Masterson's health is in serious doubt. The Indians' playoff chances are just as iffy.
Mike Aviles hit a grand slam in the ninth inning that lifted the Cleveland Indians to a 4-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Omar Infante homered twice and drove in five runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 10-5 on Saturday.
