Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Michael Brantley capped a three-run fifth
inning with a sacrifice fly, as the Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox,
5-3, in the opener of a four-game series.
Asdrubal Cabrera and Carlos Santana added an RBI apiece in the fifth for the
Indians, who have won two in a row since an 11-game skid. Jason Donald hit a
homer and knocked in two runs.
Ubaldo Jimenez (9-11), who had lost his previous four decisions, gave up three
runs on eight hits over six-plus innings to pick up the win. He struck out 10
and walked one.
Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run homer for the Red Sox, who were coming off a 4-6
homestand. Dustin Pedroia had an RBI.
Boston starter Felix Doubront (10-6) allowed four runs on seven hits over 4
1/3 innings.
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