CLEVELAND -- Trevor Bauer flashed a thumbs-up to manager Terry Francona as he walked into the Indians' dugout after the top of the sixth inning Monday night. Francona answered with the same gesture, indicating that the pitcher had the go-ahead to return to the mound.
Following the decision to leave Bauer in the game, things nearly unraveled on the Tribe, but a late push by the offense powered a 7-5 victory over the Rangers at Progressive Field. Jose Ramirez delivered two run-scoring hits within a five-run outburst over the seventh and eighth innings, helping Cleveland pick up a win in the opener of their three-game series.