Early runs, strong arms help Tribe trounce Halos

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CLEVELAND — Rookie Mike Clevinger did not write his name into the history books, but the Indians’ starter did give the Angels a glimpse of what they traded away. On Saturday night, Clevinger carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, helping guide Cleveland to a 5-1 victory at Progressive Field.

Clevinger — dealt to the Tribe by Los Angeles on Aug. 7, 2014, in exchange for reliever Vinnie Pestano — limited the Angels to one hit in his 5 2/3 innings for the American League Central-leading Indians. The Tribe’s offense offered some early support, plating four runs in the first two frames against L.A. righty Matt Shoemaker.

In his first Major League win, Clevinger sidestepped the potential harm of four walks, ending with three strikeouts and only one run allowed. The Tribe’s bullpen combination of Dan Otero, Bryan Shaw, Andrew Miller and Cody Allen handled the …

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