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Triston McKenzie strikes out 13 in 7 innings with Lynchburg Hillcats: Cleveland Indians Minor Leagues

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie matched his career high with seven innings and struck out 13 and allowed one run in Lynchburg's victory on Thursday night.

The 6-foot-5 McKenzie only surrendered two hits and walked one. It was the third time McKenzie went seven innings in 2017 but the first time he came away with a victory. McKenzie improved his league-leading total to 84 strikeouts.

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