Indians Top White Sox 4-2 To Pick Up Series Win; Three Takeaways

2. Back Third Of The Order

The trio of Austin Jackson, Roberto Perez and Erik Gonzalez all played integral roles in the Indians’ offense on Sunday.

Jackson ended the night with one hit in one at-bat. He also scored a run in the bottom of the fourth inning on an RBI single from Gonzalez.

Perez finished with one RBI single in three at-bats as he drove in Edwin Encarnacion for the first run of the day in the second inning.

However, Gonzalez was by far the standout on offense. He finished the afternoon with two hits, including his RBI single in the fourth, and a double to lead off the seventh inning.

Gonzalez also scored the final run of the day on an RBI double from Francisco Lindor.

Francona said Gonzalez presents a sort of dilemma for the Tribe, because the guys he plays for are “everyday guys” who don’t sit often.

“He was in the middle of everything,” Francona said about Gonzalez’s play. “He’s staying sharp, he’s not losing a step defensively.”

“I try to do my routine everyday like if I am going to play,” Gonzalez said. “I’m prepared everyday.”

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