It was a home run derby in Cleveland as the Indians hit three (all in the third inning) and the Red Sox added three more. It all added up to a 5–4 Indians win in Game 1 of the ALDS on Thursday night. Trevor Bauer went 4.2 innings and allowed three runs for the Indians, and Jason Kipnis went 3-for-4 with a homer. Rick Porcello allowed five runs in 4.1 innings and Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with an RBI for the Red Sox. Game 2 is Friday afternoon.
Porcello’s poor start
Rick Porcello has allowed at least one home run in his 17 of his 33 starts this season.