Late 4-run rally fuels Indians’ wild victory

CLEVELAND — The Indians’ offense looked lost for most of Friday night against A’s right-hander Kendall Graveman. A defensive miscue by Oakland, followed by a handful of key hits, helped Cleveland turn things around in a hurry in a 5-3 comeback win at Progressive Field.

Carlos Santana’s home run in the sixth inning and Abraham Almonte’s run-scoring pinch-hit single in the seventh ignited a five-run push that sent the Tribe to the win column. The late comeback overcame a rocky outing by starter Trevor Bauer and helped the American League Central-leading Indians improve to 28-17 at home this season.

Santana is now tied with first baseman Mike Napoli for the team lead with 22 home runs.

Graveman, who limited Cleveland to no runs and three singles through his first five innings, was charged with four runs (three earned) on six hits in 6 1/3 innings for the A’s. Lefty Marc Rzepczynski could not retire the only two batters he faced in the seventh, giving the Indians a chance to pull ahead for the win.

Bauer walked away with a no-decision after allowing three runs (two earned) in 5 1/3 innings. The right-hander surrendered consecutive home runs to Josh Reddick (eight on the …

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