Statcast of the Day: Tribe nails Holt at plate

CLEVELAND — Tyler Naquin made history just by trotting out to his position in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, becoming the first rookie outfielder to start a postseason game while wearing an Indians uniform in nearly seven decades.

The promising 25-year-old then made Brock Holt and the Red Sox take notice of his strong throwing arm, cutting down a key early run in the Indians’ 5-4 victory over the Red Sox on Thursday at Progressive Field. Cleveland leads the best-of-five ALDS, 1-0, with Game 2 scheduled for today at 4:30 p.m. ET (watch on TBS).

Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 6   CLE 5, BOS 4 Gm 2 Oct. 7 4:30 p.m. BOS @ CLE TBS Gm 3 Oct. 9 4 p.m. CLE @ BOS TBS *Gm 4 Oct. 10 TBD CLE @ BOS TBS *Gm 5 Oct. 12 TBD BOS @ CLE TBS *- If necessary | All times listed ETShop for postseason gear: Red Sox | Indians • Complete Postseason coverage

Boston jumped out to a quick lead on Cleveland starter Trevor Bauer, as Hanley Ramirez drilled a two-out double to left-center field, scoring Dustin Pedroia. Holt also tried to score on the play, but Naquin fielded the ball and fired a seed to shortstop Francisco …

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