The Indians were doomed by a five-run fifth inning in a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Sunday’s One Last Thing: Hitters are hurting Danny Salazar in the fifth inning this year.
Danny Salazar was nearly untouchable through the first four innings Sunday, allowing one hit and striking out seven, as the Indians built a 3-0 lead. Then came the fifth inning, and things quickly fell apart.
Jung Ho Kang singled and Pedro Alvarez got all of a high fastball for a two-run home run, slicing into the Indians’ lead.