Kluber Fans 13, Tribe Falls 4-2 to Twins; 3 Takeaways from the Loss

2. Bullpen Blew It

Cody Allen came into work the top of the eighth with a 2-2 tie. He promptly allowed a solo homer to Dozier, who has a long track record of capitalizing off of Indians pitchers, hitting 19 home runs in the last three and a half seasons against the Tribe.

It was Allen’s first appearance since coming back from paternity leave.

The Tribe trailed 3-2 heading into the top of the ninth and Zach McAllister entered to try to keep it a one-run game.

He gave up a solo shot to Chris Giminez, who has never been known for his bat and is batting .209 on the season.

Those two runs weren’t the only reason the Tribe lost, but certainly dimmed what little hopes for a come-from-behind victory were left.

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