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CLEVELAND--The Cleveland Indians took full advantage of the Baltimore Orioles' defensive woes as the Tribe once again found a way to win over a Orioles team who simply can't put it together.
Ryan Mountcastle already had two RBIs midway thru the third inning as Baltimore took a 3-1 lead. Amed Rosario singled to left as Bradley Zimmer scored. Meanwhile here's the TV call from Bally Sports' Matt Underwood and the Radio call from Tom Hamilton on what happened with Jose Ramirez during this play:
That play jumpstarted a five run 3rd inning and the Indians were in control the rest of the way despite the close final score.
Indians' Aaron Civale (10-2) pitched five innings, gave up five runs but still earn the win as the Orioles' Keegan Akin (0-2) gave up eight runs in 5 2/3 innings. Emmanuel Clase (11) earns the save. Civale is the first pitcher in 2021 to win 10 games.
Indians manager Terry Francona announced postgame Eli Morgan (RHP, 0-1, 20.25) will start Thursday afternoon. The high ERA was due to the weather conditions during this last start a few weeks ago. This is expected to be a bullpen game for Cleveland. The Orioles look to avoid the sweep and end their 18 game losing streak as they will start Jorge Lopez (RHP, 2-7, 5.64).
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