DETROIT (AP) — Trevor Bauer struck out 10 in eight sparkling innings, and the Indians beat the Tigers 6-0, avoiding a three-game sweep in Detroit.
The scuffling Indians lead the AL Central despite a .500 record, and this easy win was certainly welcome for Cleveland after a pair of losses to the injury-plagued Tigers.
Edwin Encarnacion has been scratched from Cleveland’s starting lineup against Detroit because of back spasms. The 35-year-old Encarnacion is hitting .205 with nine home runs and 22 RBIs.