CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber struck out 10 in 8 2/3 innings and the Indians hit five solo home runs, including three in the first inning, to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5.
Kluber reached double figures in strikeouts for the 41st time.
The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner left with a 6-2 lead after Kyle Seager’s two-out single in the ninth.
Cody Allen gave up Mitch Haniger’s single and Mike Zunino’s three-run homer, then retired Ben Gamel on a lineout to shortstop Francisco Lindor.