The Indians open a four-game series in tonight Detroit with hopes of clinching the AL Central division title. Corey Kluber (18-9, 3.11) takes the mound for the Indians against Buck Farmer (0-0, 4.07).
Congratulations to first baseman Carlos Santana, who was named the American League co-player of the week ending September 25, sharing the honors with Tigers outfielder Justin Upton. Santana batted .458 (11-for-24) with five runs scored, three doubles, two home runs and six RBI over six games to earn his second career AL Player of the Week Award, last winning on July 27, 2014. Among AL leaders, Santana finished the period tied for third in doubles and total bases (20), tied for fourth in hits, fifth in batting average, tied for sixth in on-base percentage (.500) and tied for eighth in slugging percentage (.833). Entering play today, Santana has recorded a career-high 34 home runs this season.
One game away from clinching the division title for the first time in nine years? We’re gonna have a lot to talk about. Do it here.
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DH
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Carlos Santana |
2B
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Ian Kinsler |
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2B
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Jason Kipnis |
CF
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Cameron Maybin |
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1B
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Miguel Cabrera |
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1B
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Mike Napoli |
DH
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Victor Martinez |
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3B
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Jose Ramirez |
RF
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JD Martinez |
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RF
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Lonnie Chisenhall |
LF
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Justin Upton |
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LF
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Coco Crisp |
3B
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Erick Aybar |
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CF
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Tyler Naquin |
C
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James McCann |
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C
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Roberto Perez |
SS
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Jose Iglesias |
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SP
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Corey Kluber |
SP
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Buck Farmer |