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- Updated: June 2, 2016
CLEVELAND — Jason Kipnis got there first. The Indians second baseman sprinted from the dugout, ran across the infield and jumped into the arms of Yan Gomes, knocking the catcher to the grass. A dogpile soon formed atop Gomes as the celebration continued.
Gomes needed this type of moment, but so did the Indians. After an emotionally draining day, which began with Tribe outfielder Marlon Byrd receiving a 162-game suspension, Cleveland pulled off a 5-4, 11-inning victory over the Rangers thanks to a walk-off single by Gomes. A tough day ended with smiles all around.
“I’m exhausted,” Indians manager Terry Francona said. “It’s a good end to a really long day. You can’t help but have emotions when you’re dealing with some of the stuff we did. It’s a nice way to end the day. I think we’re all going to sleep good.”
That especially goes for Gomes.
With Indians starter Trevor Bauer on the mound, Gomes began on the bench in order for Chris Gimenez to handle the pitcher. The day off from …
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