Clutch Ramirez lifts Bauer (11 K’s) in tight win

Following a decision by manager Terry Francona to leave starter Trevor Bauer in the game in the seventh, things nearly unraveled on the Indians, but a late push by the offense powered a 7-5 victory over the Rangers at Progressive Field. Jose Ramirez delivered two run-scoring hits within a five-run outburst over the seventh and eighth innings, helping Cleveland pick up a win in the opener of their three-game series. The Rangers went ahead in the eighth and put the tying run on in the ninth, but Joey Gallo struck out to end the game.