What a Long Night, Indians Split Doubleheader with Jays After 13-4 Win; Three Takeaways

1. Night to Remember

While Thursday was not Adam Plutko’s first big league appearance, it was his first career start, and it was a night he will never forget.

Plutko had been experiencing success down in Columbus this season as he came in featuring a sub three ERA, and besides three pitches Thursday night he was excellent.

Plutko gave up three runs, all coming via the long ball, otherwise he did exactly what Cleveland needed him to do, throw strikes. After a near five hour game started off the double header, a game in which Cleveland was forced to use five pitchers out of the bullpen in the 11 inning affair.

Thus having Plutko give the Indians 7 ⅓ quality innings in his first career start was huge, as the Tribe heads to New York to take on the big bats of the Yankees. Plutko’s final line was three runs on six hits with six strikeouts, and no walks, quite the debut start for the 26 year old.

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