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- Updated: August 27, 2016
ARLINGTON — There was no panic in Cleveland’s clubhouse on Thursday night. The offense was mired in an ugly slump, but the Indians still had a nice view from atop the American League Central and could trust that one of the league’s top lineups was just going through a cold spell.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if we come out of it here soon,” Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis said 24 hours before Friday’s 12-1 rout over the Rangers. “Tomorrow’s going to be a good day to say we’re just going to get back to the basics of some good line drives, put it in play, get some guys on base and have a little bit more fun.”
Kipnis’ prophetic statement came true in the form of a dozen runs and 17 hits.
Following a four-game stretch that saw the Indians score only three runs — all via solo home runs — the team needed a win like this one. On Thursday night, Cleveland took a 9-0 loss on the chin against the AL West leaders. That was against ace Cole Hamels. It happens. On Friday night, the Indians broke out against Texas southpaw Martin Perez and three relievers.
It was a more characteristic evening for Cleveland, which ranks second in the AL and fifth in the Majors with 631 …
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