Indians stun Papelbon, Nats with 3-run 9th, walk-off

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CLEVELAND — Indians manager Terry Francona paid the Nationals the ultimate compliment before Tuesday’s game, saying Washington is “built for October baseball.” In the opener of this series between potential postseason teams, the Indians looked like they fit that description as well, pulling off a 7-6 walk-off win at Progressive Field.

Francisco Lindor finished off Washington in the bottom of the ninth with a one-out single through the right side of the infield, scoring Chris Gimenez from third base to set off an on-field celebration. Lindor pumped his arms as he skipped up the first-base line, as fireworks …

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