CLEVELAND (AP) — Franmil Reyes hit a three-run homer, tripled and had his first career stolen base, helping the Indians avoid a four-game series sweep with a 7-3 victory over the New York Yankees.
Reyes’ three-run shot off Jameson Taillon in the fourth inning gave Cleveland a 4-3 lead and he delivered his second MLB triple in the sixth.
Gio Urshela and Mike Ford hit back-to-back homers in the top of the fourth for New York, which was seeking their its four-game sweep in Cleveland since 1996.
Rookie Sam Hentges earned his first major league victory with 1 2/3 innings of relief.