CLEVELAND -- The Indians promoted outfielder Greg Allen from Triple-A Columbus prior to Thursday's game and delivered a simple message to the rookie. The team knows Allen is still developing as a player, but needs him to help win games now.
On Thursday afternoon, Allen was the catalyst for a ninth-inning rally that lifted the Indians to a 5-4 walk-off win over the Twins at Progressive Field. Allen led off with a single against reliever Addison Reed, stole second base and then sprinted home on a single to right by Michael Brantley to set off an on-field party.