7 - 5 - 10 at Texas W, 9 - 3 33 - 49
The Indians are not a very good team when it comes to power, but the moment they walked into the home run hitters' haven that is Rangers Ballpark, the Tribe transformed into a club that could belt with the best of 'em. Cleveland blasted four big flies in a rout of the first place Rangers, who looked completely helpless in this series opener.
Jayson Nix had the biggest day at the plate as he blasted a pair of homers in his return to his hometown. Nix launched a solo shot in the 4th and then a two - run jolt in the 7th.
It was not just Nix, however, because Matt LaPorta and Carlos Santana also hit home runs. LaPorta's drove home a pair and Santana's was worth just a single tally.
While the rest of his teammates were having fun with the long ball, Austin Kearns was being miserably productive. Kearns was hit by a pitch three times in this game, setting a franchise record. He was drilled in the back, the hand, and the leg. For all of his suffering, Kearns was able to score a run to help his team win.
Kearns wasn't the only player who was in some pain following this contest. After hitting his home run, Matt LaPorta was knocked out cold in a collision at first base, of all places. He couldn't finish the game, but he will be able to return to the lineup in a few days.
The Rangers thought they had cut the Indians' lead in half on a Nelson Cruz three - run homer in the 7th, but following a review, the call was overturned, and the Tribe was able to hold on for the victory.
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