Thursday, March 15, 2012

Sabathia, Sizemore lead Indians past Reds, 6-0

C.C. Sabathia struck out 11 over eight strong innings, including his hero Ken Griffey Jr. three times, to help the Cleveland Indians beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-0 on Friday night.

Grady Sizemore hit his 18th homer, drove in three runs and made a spectacular catch as Cleveland won for the first time in four meetings with its intrastate rival this season. The Indians lead the all-time series 30-25, and have won 11 of the last 15 at Progressive Field.

Sabathia (6-8) became the first Indians pitcher since Chuck Finley in 2000 to fan 10 or more in three consecutive starts. The reigning AL Cy Young winner retired 15 in a row between Norris Hopper's two-out single in …

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