On short rest for first time, Kluber solid

TORONTO — Corey Kluber proved every bit as gutsy as expected. The reliable Indians ace, sent to the mound on short rest for the first time in his Major League career Tuesday with a World Series berth on the line, did his part. The right-hander’s commendable efforts went for naught, though, as Cleveland’s offense stalled in a 5-1 loss to Toronto in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.

Kluber provided five innings of two-run ball in the Indians’ attempt at closing out this series. They’ll try again Wednesday in Game 5 behind rookie left-hander Ryan Merritt at Rogers Centre. Cleveland, which hasn’t lost four games in a row this season, is trying to return to the World Series for the first time since 1997.

• ALCS Game 5: Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on TBS/Sportsnet/RDS

“We’re one win away from the World Series,” Kluber said, “and that’s what we’re focused on.”

Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 14   CLE 2, TOR 0 Gm 2 Oct. 15   CLE 2, TOR 1 Gm 3 Oct. 17   CLE 4, TOR 2 Gm 4 Oct. 18   TOR 5, CLE 1 Gm 5 Oct. 19 4 p.m. CLE@ TOR TBS/SNET/RDS *Gm 6 Oct. 21 8 p.m. TOR @ CLE TBS/SNET/RDS *Gm 7 Oct. 22 TBD TOR @ CLE TBS/SNET/RDS * If necessary | All …

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