Salazar shakes off rust in relief appearance

CLEVELAND — Indians right-hander Danny Salazar hadn’t pitched since Sept. 9 due to a right forearm strain, but he proved he was ready to contribute with his first professional relief appearance Wednesday.

Although he didn’t factor into the decision in the Cubs’ 5-1 win over the Indians in Game 2 of the World Series, he showed he will be a major weapon moving forward.

• Game 3: Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET air time | 8 ET game time on FOX

A surprise addition to the World Series roster, Salazar tossed a scoreless sixth inning with two walks and no strikeouts.

Game Date Time (air time/game time) Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 25   CLE 6, CHC 0 Gm 2 Oct. 26   CHC 5, CLE 1 Gm 3 Oct. 28 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CLE @ CHC FOX Gm 4 Oct. 29 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CLE @ CHC FOX *Gm 5 Oct. 30 8 p.m. CLE @ CHC FOX *Gm 6 Nov. 1 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX *Gm 7 Nov. 2 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX * If necessary | All times listed ET • World Series coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Indians

“I was nervous the first time they said ‘Danny go warm …

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