ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Francisco Lindor snapped a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the remarkable Indians held off the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 for their 26th victory in 27 games.
It was Lindor’s 31st home run of the season, most by a switch-hitting shortstop in major league history.
Meanwhile, All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley is running out of time to get healthy before the postseason.
Brantley remains sidelined with a sprained tendon in his right ankle.
On Monday, he visited a foot and ankle specialist in Vail, Colorado.
The Indians said Brantley, who has been out since Aug. 8, will not run for another 7 to 10 days before he’s re-evaluated.
Brantley was having a strong comeback season before getting hurt. He played in only 11 games in 2016 following shoulder surgery.