Allen entered in the ninth to try to extend the Indians' divisional dominance. After getting the first batter out, Allen allowed the next five batters to reach, capped by an RBI single from Dioner Navarro and the grand slam by Eaton as Cleveland fell to 32-17 vs. AL Central teams. Per Statcast™, Eaton's jack to right traveled a projected 390 feet from home plate with an exit velocity of 100 mph.
Neither starter factored into the decision. Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco surrendered a pair of two-run leads, but was able to fight through 6 2/3 innings.