CLEVELAND -- One of the more remarkable aspects of the Indians' winning streak has been the level of dominance. That continued on Monday night, and now Cleveland is on the cusp of equaling one of the most famous streaks in baseball history.
With an 11-0 rout of the Tigers at Progressive Field, the Indians extended their franchise-record run to 19 consecutive victories. Carlos Carrasco kept the Tribe's stellar starting pitching going, while Francisco Lindor and Jose Ramirez once again powered a lineup that is firing on all cylinders.
CLEVELAND -- Second baseman Jose Ramirez left Monday's series opener against the Tigers at Progressive Field after being hit in the left forearm in the bottom of the sixth inning of the Indians' 11-0 win, their 19th straight victory.