Tribe Shuts Out Tigers In 4-0 Win; Three Takeaways

3. Eighth Inning Bats

While Brantley’s lone run in the fifth would have been enough to win the game, the eighth inning provided the Tribe with a little bit of run insurance.

The Indians took advantage of Detroit’s Bruce Rondon over just two-thirds of an inning.

After Lonnie Chisenhall walked in an 11-pitch at bat, Carlos Santana doubled on a line drive to right field that drove Chisenhall home.

Bradley Zimmer kept the party going with a triple on the second pitch of his at-bat to center field that scored Santana. Yan Gomes drove in the final run of the inning on a sacrifice fly to center field.

When all was said and done, the Indians worked Rondon for three runs off of three hits.

Mills talks about that monster 8th inning @NEOSportsInside pic.twitter.com/Cov0CUx1HQ

— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) July 9, 2017

Considering the Indians have lost 15 games this year after holding a lead, this run support no doubt allowed fans to breathe a little easier.

As a result, the Indians have the ability to sweep the Tigers with a win tomorrow, giving themselves plenty of momentum heading into the All-Star Game.

 

 

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