CLEVELAND: Mike Napoli’s first hit as a member of the Indians was a big one, and it was enough to overcome a botched sixth inning in a 7-6 win against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday night.
Everything started off so well for the Indians. But, if not for Napoli and his solo home run in the seventh inning, it all would have been wasted.
After struggling to do much of anything against Red Sox ace David Price in Tuesday’s season opener, the Indians (1-1) almost couldn’t have started better against Wednesday’s starter, Clay Buchholz. Jose Ramirez singled and came around to score on a Jason Kipnis double to the gap in right-center field.