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- Updated: September 15, 2016
CHICAGO — Josh Tomlin’s first start since Aug. 30 ended up being an important one for the American League Central-leading Indians.
After posting an 11.48 ERA over six starts in August, the right-hander allowed one run in five innings Wednesday night at U.S. Cellular Field during a 6-1 victory over the White Sox. The Indians’ first win in this four-game set reduced their magic number to 12 to clinch the division and maintained their six-game lead over the Tigers, who rallied to beat the Twins, 9-6.
Tomlin had made one relief appearance this month but struck out two and didn’t issue a walk before giving way to the bullpen after throwing only 72 pitches. Dan Otero, Bryan Shaw, Andrew Miller and Cody Allen closed out the victory.
Cleveland trailed, 1-0, before Jose Ramirez’s double in the fourth off of Carlos Rodon scored Mike Napoli and Carlos Santana, who walked with one …
