The Cleveland Indians gave Corey Kluber just enough run support, and just in time as they scored on an RBI double from Jason Kipnis in the eighth to send the Cincinnati Reds to their seventh straight defeat. The battle for Ohio is well in hand for the Tribe.
Before the game even got started between the in-state rivals, Reds (18-24) skipper Bryan Price managed to get himself ejected before the first pitch was even thrown. It’s customary for the coaches that bring the lineup cards out to shake hands with all four umpires.