CLEVELAND, Ohio – Michael Bourn’s two-out, two-run double jump started a seven-run fourth inning as the Indians cruised past the Reds 7-1 at Progressive Field to earn a split the four-game home-and-home Ohio Series.
Yan Gomes went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored for the Tribe, which has won two in a row after a five-game skid.
Michael Brantley, Ryan Raburn, Jason Kipnis and Asdrubal Cabrera also plated a run and scored during the big inning.
Scott Kazmir allowed just one run over a season-high seven innings as he improved to 3-2.
Jay Bruce drove in the lone run for the Reds, who had won seven-of-eight coming into Cleveland.
Homer Bailey was rocked for all seven runs in three-and-two-thirds as he slipped to 3-4.
The Indians continue a brutal stretch tonight as they kick off a three-game home series with the Rays.
Cleveland is in the midst of 25 straight games against teams above .500.
Corey Kluber takes the hill for the Tribe.
Tampa Bay counters with Matt Moore.
The Reds and Pirates square off beginning tonight for a three-game set in Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati leads the Bucs by two games in the NL Central.
Reds ace Johnny Cueto takes the hill opposite Wandy Rodriguez.