Cleveland Indians at Texas Rangers
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Score: Cleveland Indians: 5 Texas Rangers: 4

1st Inning (Texas Rangers: 0 - Cleveland Indians: 0)
Top of inning #1
  • Ezequiel Carrera called out on strikes.  (1 out)
  • Brent Lillibridge grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mitch Moreland.  (2 outs)
  • Jason Kipnis grounds out to first baseman Mitch Moreland.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #1
  • Ian Kinsler grounds out, third baseman Jack Hannahan to first baseman Matt LaPorta.  (1 out)
  • Elvis Andrus grounds out softly, shortstop Brent Lillibridge to first baseman Matt LaPorta.  (2 outs)
  • David Murphy strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)
2nd Inning (Texas Rangers: 0 - Cleveland Indians: 0)
Top of inning #2
  • Carlos Santana singles on a soft fly ball to right fielder Nelson Cruz.
  • Vinny Rottino flies out to left fielder David Murphy.  (1 out)
  • Matt LaPorta flies out to right fielder Nelson Cruz.  (2 outs)
  • Thomas Neal grounds out softly to first baseman Mitch Moreland.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #2
  • Adrian Beltre singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Vinny Rottino.
  • Nelson Cruz strikes out swinging.  (1 out)
  • Michael Young lines out to right fielder Thomas Neal.  (2 outs)
  • Mitch Moreland singles on a line drive to left fielder Vinny Rottino. Adrian Beltre to 2nd.
  • Geovany Soto called out on strikes.  (3 outs)
3rd Inning (Texas Rangers: 0 - Cleveland Indians: 0)
Top of inning #3
  • Lou Marson singles on a ground ball to third baseman Michael Young.
  • Jack Hannahan hit by pitch. Lou Marson to 2nd.
  • Coaching visit to mound.
  • Ezequiel Carrera out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher Geovany Soto to first baseman Mitch Moreland. Lou Marson to 3rd. Jack Hannahan to 2nd.  (1 out)
  • Brent Lillibridge strikes out swinging.  (2 outs)
  • Jason Kipnis grounds out softly, shortstop Elvis Andrus to first baseman Mitch Moreland.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #3
  • Leonys Martin bunt grounds out, second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Matt LaPorta.  (1 out)
  • Ian Kinsler singles on a line drive to right fielder Thomas Neal.
  • Elvis Andrus grounds into a double play, second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Matt LaPorta. Ian Kinsler out at 2nd.  (3 outs)
4th Inning (Texas Rangers: 0 - Cleveland Indians: 0)
Top of inning #4
  • Carlos Santana grounds out, shortstop Elvis Andrus to first baseman Mitch Moreland.  (1 out)
  • Vinny Rottino lines out to third baseman Michael Young.  (2 outs)
  • Matt LaPorta singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder David Murphy.
  • Thomas Neal singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Cruz. Matt LaPorta to 3rd.
  • Lou Marson strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #4
  • David Murphy flies out to left fielder Vinny Rottino.  (1 out)
  • Adrian Beltre singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Ezequiel Carrera.
  • Nelson Cruz doubles (36) on a line drive to right fielder Thomas Neal. Adrian Beltre to 3rd.
  • Michael Young singles on a line drive to right fielder Thomas Neal. Adrian Beltre scores. Nelson Cruz to 3rd. (Texas: 1 Cleveland: 0)
  • Coaching visit to mound.
  • Mitch Moreland grounds into a force out, third baseman Jack Hannahan to shortstop Brent Lillibridge. Nelson Cruz scores. Michael Young out at 2nd. Mitch Moreland advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by shortstop Brent Lillibridge. (Texas: 2 Cleveland: 0) (2 outs)
  • Geovany Soto strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)
5th Inning (Texas Rangers: 2 - Cleveland Indians: 0)
Top of inning #5
  • Jack Hannahan strikes out swinging.  (1 out)
  • Ezequiel Carrera singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Cruz.
  • Brent Lillibridge walks. Ezequiel Carrera to 2nd.
  • Jason Kipnis lines out to right fielder Nelson Cruz.  (2 outs)
  • Carlos Santana pops out to first baseman Mitch Moreland.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #5
  • Leonys Martin flies out to left fielder Vinny Rottino.  (1 out)
  • Ian Kinsler singles on a ground ball to center fielder Ezequiel Carrera.
  • Elvis Andrus strikes out swinging.  (2 outs)
  • David Murphy grounds out sharply, second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Matt LaPorta.  (3 outs)
6th Inning (Texas Rangers: 2 - Cleveland Indians: 0)
Top of inning #6
  • Vinny Rottino singles on a line drive to left fielder David Murphy.
  • Matt LaPorta homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. Vinny Rottino scores. (Texas: 2 Cleveland: 2)
  • Thomas Neal grounds out, shortstop Elvis Andrus to first baseman Mitch Moreland.  (1 out)
  • Lou Marson grounds out, pitcher Derek Holland to first baseman Mitch Moreland.  (2 outs)
  • Jack Hannahan strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #6
  • Adrian Beltre lines out to center fielder Ezequiel Carrera.  (1 out)
  • Nelson Cruz strikes out swinging.  (2 outs)
  • Michael Young singles on a ground ball to right fielder Thomas Neal.
  • Coaching visit to mound.
  • Mitch Moreland flies out to left fielder Vinny Rottino.  (3 outs)
7th Inning (Texas Rangers: 2 - Cleveland Indians: 2)
Top of inning #7
  • Ezequiel Carrera strikes out swinging.  (1 out)
  • Brent Lillibridge grounds out, shortstop Elvis Andrus to first baseman Mitch Moreland.  (2 outs)
  • Jason Kipnis strikes out on a foul tip.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #7
    Pitching Change: Esmil Rogers replaces Zach McAllister.
  • Geovany Soto grounds out softly, first baseman Matt LaPorta to pitcher Esmil Rogers.  (1 out)
  • Leonys Martin strikes out swinging.  (2 outs)
  • Ian Kinsler called out on strikes.  (3 outs)
8th Inning (Texas Rangers: 2 - Cleveland Indians: 2)
Top of inning #8
    Pitching Change: Tanner Scheppers replaces Derek Holland.
  • Carlos Santana singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Leonys Martin.
  • Vinny Rottino out on a sacrifice bunt to pitcher Tanner Scheppers. Carlos Santana to 2nd.  (1 out)
  • Matt LaPorta singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Michael Young.
  • Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Shin-Soo Choo replaces Thomas Neal.
    Pitching Change: Martin Perez replaces Tanner Scheppers.
    Coaching visit to mound.
  • Shin-Soo Choo walks. Carlos Santana to 3rd. Matt LaPorta to 2nd.
  • Pitching Change: Alexi Ogando replaces Martin Perez.
    Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Lonnie Chisenhall replaces Lou Marson.
    Coaching visit to mound.
  • Lonnie Chisenhall strikes out on a foul tip.  (2 outs)
  • Jack Hannahan flies out to center fielder Leonys Martin.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #8
    Carlos Santana remains in the game as the catcher.
    Shin-Soo Choo remains in the game as the right fielder.
    Pitching Change: Joe Smith replaces Esmil Rogers, batting 8th.
  • Elvis Andrus reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Brent Lillibridge. Elvis Andrus to 2nd.
  • David Murphy flies out to center fielder Ezequiel Carrera. Elvis Andrus to 3rd.  (1 out)
  • Joe Smith intentionally walks Adrian Beltre.
  • Nelson Cruz reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Jack Hannahan. Elvis Andrus scores. Adrian Beltre to 2nd. (Texas: 3 Cleveland: 2)
  • Michael Young singles on a line drive to center fielder Ezequiel Carrera. Adrian Beltre scores. Nelson Cruz to 2nd. (Texas: 4 Cleveland: 2)
  • Pitching Change: Scott Maine replaces Joe Smith, batting 8th.
    Coaching visit to mound.
  • Mitch Moreland singles on a ground ball to right fielder Shin-Soo Choo. Nelson Cruz to 3rd. Michael Young to 2nd.
  • Geovany Soto grounds into a double play, shortstop Brent Lillibridge to second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Matt LaPorta. Mitch Moreland out at 2nd.  (3 outs)
9th Inning (Texas Rangers: 4 - Cleveland Indians: 2)
Top of inning #9
    Pitching Change: Joe Nathan replaces Alexi Ogando.
    Defensive Substitution: Craig Gentry replaces center fielder Leonys Martin, batting 9th, playing center field.
  • Ezequiel Carrera homers (2) on a fly ball to right field. (Texas: 4 Cleveland: 3)
  • Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Russ Canzler replaces Brent Lillibridge.
  • Russ Canzler singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder David Murphy.
  • Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Jason Donald replaces Russ Canzler.
  • Jason Kipnis homers (14) on a fly ball to right field. Jason Donald scores. (Texas: 4 Cleveland: 5)
  • Carlos Santana doubles (26) on a line drive to left fielder David Murphy.
  • Pitching Change: Koji Uehara replaces Joe Nathan.
    Coaching visit to mound.
  • Vinny Rottino out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Michael Young to second baseman Ian Kinsler. Carlos Santana to 3rd.  (1 out)
  • Matt LaPorta strikes out swinging.  (2 outs)
  • Shin-Soo Choo lines out to center fielder Craig Gentry.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #9
    Defensive Substitution: Asdrubal Cabrera replaces Jason Donald, batting 2nd, playing shortstop.
    Defensive Substitution: Casey Kotchman replaces first baseman Matt LaPorta, batting 6th, playing first base.
    Pitching Change: Chris Perez replaces Scott Maine, batting 8th.
  • Craig Gentry called out on strikes.  (1 out)
  • Ian Kinsler lines out to left fielder Vinny Rottino.  (2 outs)
  • Elvis Andrus triples (7) on a fly ball to right fielder Shin-Soo Choo.
  • David Murphy strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)