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Kluber rolls as Tribe takes series, gains ground
- Updated: May 25, 2016
CHICAGO — Corey Kluber threw 7 1/3 strong innings on Wednesday in the Indians’ 4-3 victory against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. The 2014 American League Cy Young Award winner was near top form as he struck out nine batters to help the Indians get their third win in four games against the White Sox.
Despite trailing 4-1 entering the eighth, the White Sox jumped back in the game as soon as Kluber left. Jimmy Rollins singled against Kluber to lead off the frame before Kluber struck out Todd Frazier. Bryan Shaw, who came on in relief, allowed a two-run homer to Melky Cabrera, his third of the year, before Shaw settled down to get out of the inning. Kluber finished having surrendered two runs (one earned) on seven hits and a walk.
One day after beating White Sox ace Chris Sale, the Indians got to Jose Quintana just enough to win. Quintana, who entered Wednesday leading the AL in ERA, left after giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings. He also recorded eight strikeouts.
The win was the Indians’ third straight and their eighth in 11 games. The White Sox lost for the 11th time in their past 15 games and moved to 1-6-1 in their past eight series. Chicago also fell one game behind Cleveland in the …
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