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• In the previous 19 games, Cleveland's pitchers put together an AL-low 2.32 ERA while allowing just four home runs. The rotation went 8-2 with a 2.23 ERA during that span, holding opposing hitters to a .197 average.

• Entering play Thursday, the Indians led baseball with a .767 on-base-plus-slugging percentage during the ninth inning or later.

• During the homestand, the Indians outscored their opponents 40-20 in taking all seven games. The offense averaged 5.7 runs per game with 13 doubles and eight homers