CLEVELAND (AP) — Jose Abreu drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox knocked around Corey Kluber for a change, beating Cleveland’s ace and the Indians 8-3.
Abreu’s two-run double in the fourth inning chased Kluber, who had won his previous nine straight decisions over Chicago.
The two-time Cy Young winner has owned the White Sox, going 4-0 against them last season and 13-4 in his career.
Carlos Rodon held the Indians to two hits over six innings.
FROM THE TRAINER’S OFFICE…
All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor made an appearance at Progressive Field, but isn’t ready to play. Lindor is expected to miss at least two more weeks with a sprained left ankle he sustained while running the bases in Arizona. Team president Chris Antonetti did not provide a specific return date for Lindor, who was recovering from a calf strain when he hurt his ankle.
FROM THE FRONT OFFICE…
The Indians signed manager Terry Francona to a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2022 season. The 59-year-old Francona’s deal was set to expire after 2020. Francona has led the Indians to three straight AL Central titles and they have had a winning record in each of his six seasons.