Reynaldo Lopez faces the Indians’ Corey Kluber this afternoon in a battle of aces at Progressive Field.
Lopez has allowed two or fewer runs in eight of his 10 starts, establishing himself as the team’s ace in his first full season. He threw seven strong innings against the Tigers in his last outing, only to watch the bullpen blow it.
Kluber, the reigning Cy Young award winner, is tied for the American League lead with seven wins and has a 2.17 ERA and 0.