CLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron Civale allowed just three hits while dominating Detroit over 7 2/3 innings and was backed by five home runs, including Jordan Luplow’s three-run shot, as the Indians pounded the Tigers 11-3.
Luplow added a two-run double and finished with a career-high five RBIs.
Franmil Reyes hit his third homer in two days, Roberto Pérez and Andrés Giménez each added a two-run homer and César Hernández hit a solo shot for Cleveland.
Luplow’s homer in the fourth off Tigers starter Tarik Skubal put the Indians ahead 6-0.
Robbie Grossman and Jeimer Candelario homered for the Tigers.