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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cody Allen smacked his glove with his right hand, shouted and swiftly stepped toward his catcher.

The Astros registered three singles in the ninth, forcing Allen to bob and weave until Brian McCann offered a futile swing at his final curveball.

And that wasn't the only factor during a pressure-packed final frame.

"They've got runners on, there's a TV next to me, the Browns are coming up to make a pick," said Tribe manager Terry Francona. "You talk about pressure, man. There's a lot going on there."

Allen escaped without any harm from Houston and the Indians captured their second victory in as many nights against the Astros.