LEVELAND INDIANS 2017 OFFICIAL GAME INFORMATION

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1 2017 OFFICIAL GAME INFORMATION LEVELAND INDIANS CLEVELAND INDIANS (12-9) vs. SEATTLE MARINERS (10-13) RHP Carlos Carrasco (2-1, 1.65) vs. LHP Ariel Miranda (1-2, 4.35) Game #22/Home #10» Fri., April 28, 2017» Progressive Field» 7:10 p.m. (ET)» SportsTime Ohio, WTAM/WMMS/IRN CHANGE OF HEART LATE HR LIFTS TRIBE» The Indians secured their first series victory at Progressive Field this season, edging Houston by a score of 4-3 in Thursday night s finale - also Cleveland s first rubber match win this season (1-2)... FRANCISCO LINDOR connected for a 2-run HR off Chris Devenski in the 7th that flipped a 3-2 deficit to a 4-3 lead for Cleveland... the Indians improved to 5-0 in games decided in 7th inning-or-later, recording their fifth come-from-behind victory of the year.» Cleveland s two other runs came on solo homers by EDWIN ENCARNACION and ABE ALMONTE to lead off the Tribe halves of the 2nd and 5th innings, respectively - both on the first pitch... victory came despite offense going 0-for-11 w/risp.» COREY KLUBER punched out 10 Astros over 7.0 innings to earn his third win...was touched for one run in the 2nd and 2 more in the 3rd before closing out his night with 4.0 scoreless frames...was his 25th career start with 10+ K s, 2nd-most in the A.L. & 4th-most in the Majors since the start of 2013 behind only Max Scherzer (40), Chris Sale (35) & Clayton Kershaw (34). WINS & LOSSES» Cleveland (12-9) has won 7 of 9 and 8 of the club s last 11 games...tribe has won 10 of last 18 since getting off to the club s first 3-0 start to a season since 1998.» At 12-9, Cleveland has matched the club s high-water mark for the third time in 2017 (+3G, also 3-0 & 10-7) & is 3 losses ahead of the club s low-water mark (-2G, 2x, last 5-7 on April 16)...Cleveland did not reach +3G above.500 mark in 2016 until May 18 (20-17) & held a.500 record as late as May 15 (17-17).» Cleveland is 12-6 against the A.L. and 0-3 against the N.L...the Tribe has rallied for five (5) come-from-behind wins, while suffering three losses (3) after holding a lead at some point in the contest... club is 7-4 following a win, 4-5 after a loss.» Cleveland has a +40 run differential in the team s 12 wins (77-37), but a -31 run differential in the 9 losses (23-54).» Longest winning streak of the season is 5 games, from April the club s first 5-game winning streak since reeling off 6 straight victories from Aug. 29-Sept. 4, Tribe outscored opponents, 30-7, during 5-game streak, while each member of starting rotation went at least 6.0 innings and earned a victory (5-0, 1.53 ERA)...longest losing skid of the season is 3 games, done twice (April 7-9, April 12-14). A.L. CENTRAL STANDINGS» Cleveland (12-9) enters today holding sole possession of 1st place in the A.L. Central Standings, one half-game ahead of 2ndplace Chicago-AL (11-9, -0.5)...Detroit (11-10, -1.0) is in 3rd place, Minnesota (10-11, -2.0G) is in 4th place & Kansas City (7-14, -5.0G) is in 5th place...the Indians have spent 11 days in 1st place, 3 days in 2nd place, 6 days in 3rd place, 3 days in 4th place and 2 days in 5th place.» The Indians have gone 7-5 within the A.L. Central and 5-4 outside of the division...on Sunday, Cleveland completed a stretch of 12 consecutive games against A.L. Central foes from April 11-23, going 7-5 across that stretch (only games within the division so far this season)...club went (.653) against A.L. Central opponents in 2016, the Tribe s most wins ever within the division since 98 realignment. SERIES STUFF» With last night s win, the Indians secured their third straight series victory for the first time since reeling off 4 consecutive series wins last season from June during club s historic 14-game winning streak - this following a streak of 3 straight series losses...tribe also secured first home series win against Houston.» Cleveland is off to a start in 2017 series, going at home & on the road...the Tribe is 4-3 in series openers, but 3-4 in series finales (1-2 in rubber games)...cleveland has 2 sweeps (April 3-5 at TEX, April at MIN) & has been swept once (April 7-9 at ARI). THE WILD ONE, FOREVER ANOTHER ONE-RUN WIN» The Indians enter tonight having recorded back-to-back one-run victories (4-3 in one-run games in 2017) after going (.571) in one-run games last season...tribe was (.603) in games decided by two-or-fewer runs in 2016, 2nd-best in the A.L. & Majors behind Texas at.649 (50-27).» Cleveland has finished above the.500 mark in one-run games in 6 of the previous 7 seasons, as the Indians own baseball s best record in one-run games since start of 2010 at.563 ( ). INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN HIT STREAKS» MICHAEL BRANTLEY saw his 10-game hit streak (.381, 16-42) come to an end last night (0-for-4), 2nd-longest on the team this season behind Lindor s 12-gamer from April longest active streak on the team belongs to JOSE RAMIREZ at 5 games (.400, 8-20, 2 2B, HR, 2 RBI). RUNNIN DOWN A DREAM TONIGHT S GUESTS» The Indians will welcome three Cleveland Browns first round draft picks to tonight s game, as the trio of Myles Garrett (Texas A&M), Jabrill Peppers (Michigan) & David Njoku (Miami-FL) will throw out ceremonial first pitches tonight. TOO MUCH AIN T ENOUGH HOME RUNS» All four Cleveland runs last night were accounted for by way of the home run ball, as Encarnacion, Almonte & Lindor each went deep...cleveland has hit 27 home runs this season, T3rd-most in the A.L. behind Texas (31) & Detroit (28), also T9th-most in the Majors...the Indians have homered in 15 of 21 games this season (10-5 record).» FRANCISCO LINDOR leads the Indians with 6 home runs, one shy of the A.L. lead of 7 shared by five players: Khris Davis, Joey Gallo, Aaron Judge, Mike Moustakas & George Springer. SOMETHING IN THE AIR GO-AHEAD HR s» In the wake of FRANCISCO LINDOR s game-winning blast last night, Cleveland has hit 8 go-ahead home runs this season...colorado & Washington lead the Majors with 14; Detroit & Houston lead the A.L. with 13.» Lindor has accounted for 4 of Cleveland s 8 go-ahead home runs, T2nd-most in the A.L. and T4th-most in the Majors behind Nolan Arenado, Bryce Harper & George Springer (each with 6).» Along with his grand slam on April 5 at Texas off Sam Dyson, it was his second go-ahead HR in the 7th-or-later this season; according to Elias, Lindor is just the second Indians player over the past 20 seasons since 1998 to record multiple go-ahead HR s in the 7th-or-later by the end of April, joining Mark Reynolds (2HR, April 2013). LEARNING TO FLY MORE ON FRANKIE» FRANCISCO LINDOR has reached base safely in 20 of 21 games played this season and currently ranks among A.L. leaders in runs scored (2nd, 17), extra-base hits (T2nd, 13), HR s (T6th, 6) and OPS (9th,.983).» Since start of 2016, Lindor has batted.346 ( ) in 89 games at Progressive Field, the 3rd-highest home average in the A.L. & 5th-highest in Majors...since Lindor made his debut in 2015, the Indians are (.810) when Lindor drives in at least one run at Progressive Field. YER SO BAD RBI» Cleveland currently has four players ranked among the A.L. s Top 15 for RBI: JOSE RAMIREZ (T2nd, 18), CARLOS SANTANA (T7th, 16), MICHAEL BRANTLEY (T11th, 15) & FRANCISCO LINDOR (T15th, 14)...Cleveland has scored exactly 100 runs this season, 5th-most in the A.L. & 11th in the Majors, while the aforementioned quartet has combined to drive in 63 of those 100. I WON T BACK DOWN HOMESTAND» Cleveland is 4-5 at home this season (3rd-worst in A.L.), compared to 8-4 on the road (tied for best in A.L.).» The Indians are 2-1 to begin their 6-day, 6-game homestand against Houston (2-1) & Seattle (3 games)...tribe went just 2-4 on club s first homestand, dropping 2 of 3 to both Chicago-AL & Detroit.» Cleveland finished the 2016 campaign with a (.654) home record, while going (.513) on the road...tribe s.654 home winning pct. was tied with Texas for best in the A.L. & T2ndbest in the Majors behind only Chicago-NL (.704, 57-24)...Tribe was a MLB-best (.719) at home from June 1 on.» JOSE RAMIREZ (1st,.531) & FRANCISCO LINDOR (10th,.364) both rank among the A.L. s Top 10 in home batting avg.» Six of nine home games have been decided by two-or-fewer runs the Indians are 3-3 in those contests. DON T DO ME LIKE THAT SEATTLE SERIES» The Indians will wrap current homestand with 3 games against the Seattle Mariners...Cleveland will travel to Safeco Field for the club s final 3 regular season road games, Sept » Cleveland holds a narrow edge over Seattle during the Francona Era (2013-present)...the Mariners edged the Indians, 4-3, in the 2016 season series.» The Indians will be facing Ariel Miranda for the first time. EVEN THE LOSERS MISC. NOTES» Cleveland s 100 runs are the most by an Indians team through the first 21 games of a season since 2011 when club plated 105 runs thru 21 games.» Tribe is 5-1 vs. the A.L. West; A.L.-best (.604) since 2013.» According to STATS, Cleveland s.088 discrepancy in offensive batting avg. between right-handers (.211) and left-handers (.299) is the largest in the Majors...that.299 avg. by LH s is highest in the A.L. and 2nd in the Majors only to Washington s left-handed batters at.308. CLEVELAND ROCKS THIS DAY IN MUSIC...» 1968: The Broadway musical Hair opened at the Biltmore Theatre in New York City : Pink Floyd s Dark Side of the Moon album went to No. 1 in the U.S...Charlie Rich ascends to #1 on the country charts with Behind Closed Doors : T. Rex bassist Steve Currie died in a car crash at the age of 33 in Portugal : Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame : An arson-driven blaze destroyed memorabilia, live tapes & equipment at James Brown Enterprises in Augusta, GA; Brown s former security chief was later sentenced. indians at a glance vs. AL: Central West East vs. NL: Central West East In Series: Home Road Total Overall Openers Finales Rubber Lead after: Home Road Total 6 inn inn inn Trail after: Home Road Total 6 inn inn inn Tied after: Home Road Total 6 inn inn inn Decided... Home Road Total 7th-or-later Final AB Extra-Innings One-run G s Walk-offs vs. RH starter vs. LH starter tribe by the numbers Overall Record Standing in AL Central...1st, +0.5G Days in 1st ( )...11 ( ) Largest 1st-place Lead G, last 4/22 Largest 1st-place Deficit. -3.0G, last 4/16 Most G Above G, 3x, 12-9 on 4/27 Most G Below G, 2x, 5-7 on 4/16 Times at , last 7-7 on 4/18 Current Streak... W2 Homestand Following a Win Following a Loss Last 5 games Last 10 games Last 15 games Last 20 games Longest W Streak...5, (4/17-22) Longest L Streak...3, 2x (last 4/12-14) Come-from-Behind Wins...5 Losses After Holding Lead...3 Team Saves... 6-for-6 (100%) Record Before All-Star Break Record After All-Star Break Home Record Road Record Day Games Night Games vs. RH starters vs. LH starters vs. Opp. At-or-Above vs. Opp. Below CLE scores first Opp. scores first CLE out-hits Opp Opp. out-hits CLE CLE/Opp. hits even CLE 3-or-fewer runs CLE 4-or-more runs CLE 5-or-more runs CLE 5 hits-or-fewer CLE 6-9 hits CLE 10-or-more hits CLE hits home run(s) CLE does not homer CLE allows home run(s) No HR by Opp CLE charged with error(s) CLE no error(s) CLE starter goes 6.0+IP Players Used (Pitchers) (13) Avg. Time-of-Game (Overall)...3: min/21 G Avg. Time-of-Game (9.0IP)...3: min/20 G CLE challenges overturned...3 of 6 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun April May June July August Sept UPCOMING PROBABLES & BROADCAST INFORMATION Date Opponent Probable Pitchers - Cleveland vs. Opponent First Pitch Radio/TV Sat., April 29 SEATTLE RHP Danny Salazar (1-2, 4.37) vs. RHP Yovani Gallardo (1-2, 4.84) 4:10PM ET WTAM/WMMS/IRN, SportsTime Ohio Sun., April 30 SEATTLE RHP Josh Tomlin (1-3, 9.33) vs. RHP Chase De Jong (0-1, 5.79) 1:10PM ET WTAM/WMMS/IRN, SportsTime Ohio

2 PAGE 2 CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME NOTES FRIDAY, april 28, carlos carrasco (2-1, 1.65 ERA) rhp TONIGHT S START» The 30-year-old right-hander is scheduled to make his fifth start of 2017 in tonight s series opener vs. Seattle...will mark the 114th start and 148th appearance of his career.» Will be pitching on extended five days rest after last pitching at Chicago-AL on April 22...threw 8.0 shutout innings, allowing just three hits en route to his second win of 2017.» Set to make his fifth career appearance (4th start) against the Seattle Mariners, against whom he has compiled a 2-1 lifetime record with a 2.79 ERA (6ER/19.1IP)...made two starts against Seattle last season, going 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA (5ER/13.0IP).» Tonight will mark Carrasco s third start at Progressive Field this season (also April 11 vs. Chicago-AL & April 16 vs. DET)...has been excellent at home, allowing just three runs in 13.2 innings (1.98 ERA), but he holds an 0-1 record as both wins have come on the road. LAST TIME OUT» Carrasco threw 8.0 dominant shutout innings at Chicago-AL on April 22...surrendered just three hits, while walking one and striking out a season-high eight batters...did not allow a White Sox batter to reach second base and picked up his second win of 2017 in the Tribe s 7-0 victory.» Marked Carrasco s 18th career start allowing four-or-fewer hits in 7.0-or-more innings, the 3rd-most of any Indians pitcher since 2011 (Corey Kluber - 26, Justin Masterson - 22) RECAP» Took his first loss of 2017 on April 16 vs. DET despite posting a quality start (6.2IP, 4H, 2R/ER, 5BB, 5K)...started Cleveland s home opener on April 11 vs. Chicago-AL and did not factor into the decision (7.0IP, 4H, 1R/ER)...won his 2017 debut at Texas on April 4, allowing two runs on four hits across 5.2 innings of work.» Carrasco has allowed four-or-fewer hits in each of his first four starts this season, tied for the second-longest streak to open a season in franchise history (Danny Salazar began his 2016 campaign with seven consecutive starts of four-or-fewer hits).» Entering play today, Carrasco s 1.65 ERA is tied for the 6th-lowest in the American League...on the season, opponents are batting just.163 (15-92) off Carrasco, which stands as the 3rd-lowest mark in the American League VS. SEATTLE AL WEST» Carrasco is set to make his 5th career appearance (4th start) against the Seattle Mariners...has compiled a lifetime record of 2-1 with a 2.79 ERA (6ER/19.1IP) vs. the Mariners.» Made two starts against Seattle in 2016, going 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA (5ER/13.0IP)... earned the win at Progressive Field on April 19, as Carrasco limited Seattle to four hits and one run across 6.1 innings (3BB/5K)...took the loss at Safeco Field on June 8, allowing four runs on five hits in 6.2 innings of work (1BB, 6K).» Tonight will mark Carrasco s second career home start vs. Seattle...currently holds a 1-0 record with a 1.35 ERA (1ER/6.2IP) vs. the Mariners at Progressive Field...in addition to his win here on April 19, 2016, Carrasco made one relief appearance against the Mariners on July 29, 2014, where he struck out Mike Zunino, the only batter he faced.» Carrasco has excelled in his career against the American League West division, going 11-5 with a 2.93 ERA (52ER/159.2IP) in 30 lifetime appearances (21 starts)...earned a 4-2 record with a 3.43 record in his six starts against the AL West last season. AT PROGRESSIVE FIELD» Tonight marks Carrasco s third start of 2017 at Progressive Field, where he has pitched very effectively...has posted a quality start in each of previous two starts here, despite not yet earning a win...has posted an 0-1 record with a 1.98 ERA (3ER/13.2IP) at home.» Worked 6.2 innings vs. Detroit on April 16, allowing just two runs on four hits...struck out five batters but also walked a career-high five as the Tribe ultimately fell 4-1 to the Tigers.» Threw 7.0 dominant innings in the Tribe s home opener vs. Chicago-AL on April 11, allowing just one run on four hits with seven strikeouts...did not factor into the decision, as the Tribe won 2-1 in walk-off fashion in 10 innings.» Carrasco owns a career record of with a 4.48 ERA (181ER/363.2IP) across 74 lifetime appearance (58 starts) here at Progressive Field...his home ERA is over a full run higher than his 3.20 career ERA on the road. A LEADER OF THE TRIBE» Since making his Major League debut with Cleveland in 2009, Carrasco ranks 3rd among Indians pitchers in innings pitched (729.2) & strikeouts (697), while he ranks T-3rd in games started (113) and fourth in wins (46).» Since the beginning of 2015, Carrasco has amassed 9.90 strikeouts-per-9.0ip, the fourth-highest total among American League pitchers with at least innings pitched in that span (Chris Sale & Chris Archer rank 1st and 2nd, Danny Salazar is 3rd with K- per-9.0ip and Corey Kluber is 6th with 9.72)...Carrasco also sports a 4.68 K/BB ratio since 2015, which ranks 3rd in the AL CACTUS LEAGUE WRAP» Went 2-2 with a ERA (18ER/15.0IP) in six Cactus League starts...his 13 strikeouts this spring ranked T-6th on the team.» Worked a spring-high 4.0 innings in his final start on March 29 at Cincinnati, allowing four earned runs while striking out five and walking one.» Missed a turn in the spring rotation with right elbow inflammation following his start on March 13, but returned to game action on March SEASON HIGHLIGHTS» Enjoyed a solid season near the front of the Indians rotation, but was ultimately limited to 25 starts due to injury and missed his first Postseason opportunity...at the time of his final start on September 17 vs. Detroit, Carrasco ranked 10th in the American League in ERA (3.32), 8th in strikeout/walk ratio (4.41) and 13th in batting average against (.240)...finished his 2016 campaign with an 11-8 record and a 3.32 ERA (54ER/146.2IP).» Began his season 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA (6ER/22.0IP) across four April starts before straining his right hamstring covering first base at Detroit on April 24...after returning from the Disabled List on June 2, he went 2-2 with a 2.61 ERA (12ER/41.1IP) across six June starts...finished his first half with a 5-3 record and a 2.47 ERA.» Threw his third career complete game shut-out on June 25 at Detroit (4H, 1BB, 7K)...in his next start on June 30 at Toronto, Carrasco struck out a season-high 14 batters in just 7.1 innings, one shy of his career-best 15 (9/25/2015 at Kansas City)...marked the third time in franchise history that an Indians pitcher struck out 14 batters in less than 8.0 innings of work (Corey Kluber - 9/16/2014 at HOU & Sam McDowell - 9/18/1966 at DET).» Recorded five-or-more strikeouts in 21 straight starts from 6/13/2015 to 4/19/2016, the second-longest streak in franchise history behind Bob Feller s record of 28 consecutive games (9/9/1945-7/20/1946).» From August 7 to September 2, Carrasco fanned eight-or-more batters in six consecutive appearances, tying Clayton Kershaw for the longest such streak in marked the longest streak for an Indians pitcher since Corey Kluber also did so in six straight starts between 5/4 and 5/30 in his 2014 Cy Young campaign.» Made his final start of the season on September 17 vs. Detroit, where he threw just two pitches before a line drive from Ian Kinsler broke the fifth metacarpal on his right hand... was placed on the 60-Day Disabled List and missed the entirety of the 2016 Postseason.» Batters hit just.215 (42-for-195) with runners on base off Carrasco in 2016 (9th-lowest in the American League) while hitting just.200 (20-for-100) with men in scoring position... overall, Carrasco walked just 2.1 batters-per-9.0ip, which ranked 11th-best in the AL before his September injury...did not allow a walk to the final 137 right-handed batters he faced in 2016, which marked the longest streak in MLB to end the season. CARRASCO S CAREER RECORD W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER BB SO Career CARRASCO vs. SEATTLE W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER BB SO Career CARRASCO at PROGRESSIVE FIELD W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER BB SO Career HIGHS CAREER HIGHS Innings: 8.0, Apr. 22 vs. CWS Innings: 9.0, 5x, last June 25, 2016 at DET Hits: 4, 3x, last Apr. 16 vs. DET Hits: 11, Sept. 27, 2010 vs DET Runs: 2, 2x, last Apr. 16 vs. DET Runs: 8, Aug. 2, 2016 vs. MIN ER: 2, 2x, last Apr. 16 vs. DET ER: 8, Aug. 2, 2016 vs. MIN SO s: 8, Apr. 22 vs. CWS SO s: 15, Sept. 25, 2015 at KC Walks: 5, Apr. 16 vs. DET Walks: 5, Apr. 16, 2017 vs. DET HR: 1, 3x, last Apr. 16 vs. DET HR: 3, 3x, last Apr. 6, 2016 vs. BOS Pitches: 106, Apr. 22 vs. CWS Pitches: 124, July 1, 2015 at TB CG s: NA CG s: 7, last June 25, 2016 at DET Low-Hit CG: NA Low-Hit CG: 1, Sept. 25, 2015 at KC CG SHO s: NA CG SHO s: 3, last June 25, 2016 at DET Win Streak: 1, 2x, last Apr (active) Win Streak: 4, Aug. 10-Sept. 7, mlb splits Career mlb splits W L ERA G/S IP ER HOME / ROAD / DAY / NIGHT / GRASS / TURF 0 0-0/ AVG H AB HR RBI BB SO vs. LEFT vs. RIGHT TOTALS W L ERA G/S IP ER HOME / ROAD / DAY / NIGHT / GRASS / TURF / AVG H AB HR RBI BB SO vs. LEFT vs. RIGHT TOTALS BATTER-PITCHER MATCH-UPs CARRASCO vs. SEATTLE MIRANDA vs. CLEVELAND PLAYER AVG H AB HR RBI BB SO PLAYER AVG H AB HR RBI BB SO Cano Miranda has not faced any current members of the Cruz Cleveland Indians in his career. Dyson Martin Seager Valencia Zunino CAREER SNAPSHOT» Right-hander is in his 9th season with the Cleveland organization after being acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies on July 29, 2009, along with INF Jason Donald, RHP Jason Knapp & C Lou Marson, in exchange for OF Ben Francisco & LHP Cliff Lee...switched dugouts upon announcement of trade, as AAA Columbus was playing AAA Lehigh Valley.» Signed 4-year contract extension with Indians thru 2018 on April 7, 2015, including club options for 2019 & 2020 and could cover up to first 3 years of free agency.» Made his major league debut September 1, 2009 as the Indians starter against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park...took the loss after allowing six runs on nine hits (three home runs) with three walks and three strikeouts in 3.0 innings.» Is in his 14th professional season since signing with Philadelphia as a non-drafted free agent on Nov. 25, has appeared in parts of seven Major League seasons with Cleveland...missed the entire 2012 season after having right elbow surgery.» The Barquisimeto, Venezuela native resides in Broadview Heights, OH. carrasco S 2017 DAY-BY-DAY Date Opp. Score Dec. ERA IP H R ER HR BB-I SO Left Game P/S 4/4 at TEX 4-3 W Leading /53 4/11 vs. CWS Tied /61 4/16 vs. DET 1-4 L Trailing /59 4/22 at CWS 7-0 W Leading /73 April Totals Season Totals STEAL RATES WHILE PITCHING Year(s) CS SBA CS% % % TOTAL % tomorrow S probable starter RHP DANNY SALAZAR (1-2, 4.37 ERA)» The 27-year-old right-hander is scheduled to make his fifth start of 2017 in the finale of the Tribe s three-game set in Chicago...marks the 90th regular season appearance and start of his Major League career...with 577 career strikeouts, Salazar needs four punchouts tomorrow to tie Corey Kluber (581 K) for the 2nd-most strikeouts in an Indians pitcher s first 90 career appearances (Herb Score is first with 616).» Will be pitching on five days rest after taking the loss on April 23 at Chicago-AL... struck out nine batters in just 5.0 innings, but allowing four runs on seven hits in the Tribe s 6-2 loss to the White Sox...Salazar s 36 strikeouts this season are T-4th in the American League, while his 14.3 K-per-9.0 IP is the highest mark in MLB.» Enjoyed an outstanding first half in 2016, earning his first career All-Star selection with a 10-3 record and a 2.75 ERA (32ER/104.2IP) in 17 first-half starts...did not pitch in the All-Star Game due to arm fatigue that would plague the second half of his season... went on the Disabled List in August with right elbow inflammation and was shut down after making his final regular season start on September 9...was re-activated for the World Series, where he made two scoreless relief appearances...finished his truncated 2016 campaign with an 11-6 record and a 3.87 ERA (59ER/137.1IP).» Tomorrow will mark Salazar s third career start against the Seattle Mariners...has compiled a lifetime record of 0-1 with a 3.65 ERA (5ER/12.1IP)...faced the Mariners once in 2016, taking the loss at Progressive Field on April 20 despite posting a quality start (7.0IP, 3H, 2R/ER, 3BB, 7K).

3 PAGE 3 CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME NOTES friday, april 28, 2017 HITTERS NOTES: vs.lhp:.228(54-237) 7HR,19RBI vs.rhp:.267( ) 20HR,76RBI Home:.264(79-299) 13HR,40RBI Road:.246( ) 14HR,55RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 24-91,6 2B,12BB,13RBI,13R,5HR RISP:.200(38-190) 7HR,65RBI ABRAHAM ALMONTE #35 vs.lhp:.000(0-7) 0HR,0RBI vs.rhp:.275(11-40) 1HR,4RBI Home:.273(6-22) 1HR,2RBI Road:.200(5-25) 0HR,2RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 1-5,2BB,1RBI,2R,1HR Streak:1G (1-3), 1HR, 1RBI RISP:.286(4-14) 0HR,3RBI 13GS/14G in RF; 1 G LF (11-47, 9 R, 3 2B, HR, 4RBI, 11BB) 0-for-3, BB@PH reached via hit or BB in all starts Is 5-for-22 w/men on (6-for-25 w/bases empty) has 2 HR in 214 ABs since the 2016 All-Star Break has a.408 on-base pct vs. RHP this year Has on-base pct of.390 (11BB/HBP) T13th in A.L. in 2016 second half with 18 2B MICHAEL BRANTLEY #23 Almonte is batting just.040 (1-for-25) with two strikes this season (Rank: 29th of 30 part-time hitters in MLB; League Avg:.167) Spent the first 80 games of the 2016 season on the Restricted List (MLB JDP violation) and was not eligible for Postseason (activated on 7/3) vs.lhp:.304(7-23) 1HR,3RBI vs.rhp:.298(14-47) 3HR,12RBI Home:.281(9-32) 2HR,7RBI Road:.316(12-38) 2HR,8RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 3-12,1 2B,4RBI,2R,1HR Streak:0G (0-5), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.300(6-20) 1HR,11RBI 17GS/18G in LF (21-70, 4 2B, 4HR, 15RBI), hit or BB in 15 starts 10-for-33(.303)w/men on A.L. ranks: RBI (T11th, 15), HR (T17th, 4) 2016 Season was limited to just 11 games at the Major League level around two stints on DL hitting.316 (12-for-38) with two strikes this season LONNIE CHISENHALL #8 Underwent surgery on August 15 in Dallas, TX to address chronic biceps tendinitis. Last 11G:16-for-46 (.348, 11R, 3 2B, 4HR, 10RBI).scored in 8/11G 13RBI last 14G vs.lhp:.500(1-2) 0HR,0RBI vs.rhp:.294(10-34) 2HR,9RBI Home:.333(6-18) 2HR,7RBI Road:.278(5-18) 0HR,2RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 1-6,1BB Streak:0G (0-4), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.214(3-14) 1HR,6RBI Began the year on the 10-day DL (R shoulder sprain) rehabbed at AAA Columbus and AA Akron, 4/7-12 (5-for-15, 2 R, 2B, 4 games) 8GS in CF, 1 G in RF (11-36, 3 2B, 2HR, 9 RBI). Hitting.295 ( ) against RHP since the start of Ranked 17th in A.L. in 2016 in batting avg w/runners on (.312, 53/170) and T10th in 3B EDWIN ENCARNACION #10 2 nd career career slam/3 rd career PH homer on Apr. 14 vs. Detroit (Rodriguez) HR d in consecutive games, 4/ for-23 (.348) w/men on.2-for-4 as PH, 2B, HR, 4RBI struck out 3 times in 41 PAs (7.3%) this season vs.lhp:.174(4-23) 0HR,0RBI vs.rhp:.231(12-52) 4HR,9RBI Home:.200(6-30) 1HR,2RBI Road:.222(10-45) 3HR,7RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 2-9,2BB,2RBI,1R,1HR Streak:2G (2-6), 1HR, 2RBI RISP:.111(2-18) 1HR,5RBI Signed by CLE on 1/15 to a 3-yr contract 7GS at 1B; 14GS at DH (16-75, 2B, 4HR, 9 RBI 8 RBI/3HR over last 20 G last 12G: 11-for-43, 6R, 3HR, 8 RBI, 8BB(.389ob/.854ops) Three-time A.L. All-Star (last in 2016) Has hit at least 30 home runs in each of the last five seasons (only MLB player)...first HR w/cle in Progressive Field on 4/27 vs. HOU. 42 home runs matched his career best (2 nd time, T-6 th highest in a season in team history) Is also the only player in the Majors with 30-HR/100-RBI in 4 of the last 5 seasons. YAN GOMES #7 Is 6-for-32 (.188) with men on base Owns 25 multi-hr games in his career (two 3-HR; 23 2-HR games) T4 th in the A.L. with 14 walks(reached via hit or walk in 14 straight games) His 14 multi-hr contests over the last 3 seasons are the most in the Majors over that span Ended TOR career 3 rd in career HR (239) & 6 th in RBI (679), 4 th in OPS(.878)/slg% (.522) Has at least one K in 20 of 21 games 25 HRs in 362 ABs (14.5 AB/HR) on the road since start of walks in 86 PAs (22.1%) vs LHP since 2016 All-Star Break vs.lhp:.333(3-9) 1HR,1RBI vs.rhp:.167(6-36) 0HR,1RBI Home:.150(3-20) 1HR,1RBI Road:.240(6-25) 0HR,1RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 2-4,1 2B,2BB,1R Streak:2G (2-4), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.125(2-16) 0HR,1RBI 13GS/15G in C (9-45, 6 RS, 2 2B, HR, 2RBI), 6-for-12 (50%) throwing out runners SB/SBA 4-for-22 w/runners on base 7 th career two-walk game on Apr 27 vs. HOU Was on the DL w/a separated right shoulder, 7/18-9/29 Was on all three Postseason rosters and appeared in 4 games in the World Series BRANDON GUYER #6 Threw out 34.5% (10/29) of baserunners attempting to steal off him in 2016 hitting.134 (29-for-217) vs. RHP since the start of 2016 Has thrown out 39.0% of runners attempting to steal (16/41) since the start of 2016 (Rank: 8 th ) 24 Extra-Base hits out of 51 total hits (47.0%) since the start of vs.lhp:.148(4-27) 1HR,2RBI vs.rhp:.000(0-2) 0HR,0RBI Home:.071(1-14) 0HR,0RBI Road:.200(3-15) 1HR,2RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 0-4 Streak:0G (0-8), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.000(0-8) 0HR,0RBI Acquired from TB Rays on last 8/1 for two Minor League players Signed 2-year deal in offseason Made 6 starts in LF, 1 start in CF, 2 starts in RF & 4GS at DH 5 GS in RF; 4GS in LF (4-29, 3R) 0-for-1 as a PH 2-for-15 w/runners on(t8th in HBP in AL w/2) In 2016 he batted.336 (41-122) off LHP with 9 2B, 6 HR and 17 RBI with an OPS of His.336 average vs LHP was 6th-highest in the A.L.;.464 on-base pct. led A.L AUSTIN JACKSON #26 OPS of.922 (179 PAs) versus LHP since the start of 2016 Led MLB w/31 hit by pitches and has now led the league 3 straight seasons.. vs.lhp:.333(6-18) 1HR,2RBI vs.rhp:.222(2-9) 0HR,0RBI Home:.200(2-10) 1HR,1RBI Road:.353(6-17) 0HR,1RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 1-3,1RBI,1R,1HR Streak:3G (4-9), 1HR, 1RBI RISP:.200(1-5) 0HR,1RBI Non-roster in MLB camp was signed on Jan. 25 Hit.333 (11-33) this spring with 6 2B, 1 HR and 8 RBI in 13 games 9 GS in CF; 1G in LF (8-27, 3R, 4 2B, HR, 2RBI), 0-for-1 as PH. Is 1-for-9 w/runners on base Has a OPS vs. LHP this year (4 2B, HR, 4BB) JASON KIPNIS #22 He did not play after June 9 due to a torn meniscus in his left knee that required arthroscopic surgery on June 15...Was Chicago's Opening Day center fielder and made 52 starts in CF vs.lhp:.286(2-7) 0HR,0RBI vs.rhp:.167(2-12) 0HR,0RBI Home:.250(3-12) 0HR,0RBI Road:.143(1-7) 0HR,0RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 3-12,1R Streak:2G (3-8), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.200(1-5) 0HR,0RBI Was limited to two exhibition games in March and began the 2017 season on the 10-day DL w/r shoulder strain Activated from DL on 4/21 (5GS at 2B), 1-for-9 w/runners on Appeared in 7 rehab games between AA Akron & AAA Columbus beginning on 4/9 Was T1st with Altuve among A.L. 2B in doubles (41),which were T6th in A.L. in 2016 FRANCISCO LINDOR #12 Collected career-bests in HR (23), EB hits (68) & runs (91) while falling just shy of his career-best total in RBI (82) last season Stole 15 bases in 18 attempts Has 17 Extra-Base hits out of 34 total hits (50.0%) versus LHP since the 2016 All-Star Break (Rank: Tied for 1st of 39 full-time hitters in MLB; League Avg: 34.0%) vs.lhp:.273(9-33) 2HR,2RBI vs.rhp:.320(16-50) 4HR,12RBI Home:.364(12-33) 2HR,3RBI Road:.260(13-50) 4HR,11RBI HOU series/h-stand: 2-10,1 2B,2BB,2RBI,3R,1HR Streak:2G (2-7), 1HR, 2RBI RISP:.083(2-24) 1HR,8RBI 2016 A.L. All-Star Hit.370 (10/27) in the WBC for Team PR with 7 R, 1 2B, 2HR & 4RBI in 7G 21GS at SS (25-83, 6HR, 14RBI, 10BB) reached via hit/walk in 20 of 21GS Grand slam (1 st career), 2HR (2 nd career), 5 RBI (career-high) and HR d from both sides of the plate for the first time on 4/5 at TEX 2016 A.L. Rawlings Platinum Glove Winner. has a batting average of.338 (179-for-529) at home in his career/start 2015 (Rank: 3 rd ) MICHAEL MARTINEZ #1 A.L. leaders: HR (T6th, 6), SLG ( 5 th,.614), TB ( 2nd, 51), R ( 2nd,17), 2B ( T8th, 6), Ext Base H(T2nd, 13) 8-for-35 (.229) w/runners on Has hit in 17 of last 19 G after career-high 12-G hitting streak, 4/5-18 Is 25-for-77 (.325) over his last 18 games (6HR, 13 RBI) vs.lhp:.000(0-3) 0HR,0RBI vs.rhp:.500(1-2) 0HR,0RBI Home:1.000(1-1) 0HR,0RBI Road:.000(0-4) 0HR,0RBI CWS Series: 0-3,1BB Trip:0-4,1BB,1R Streak:0G (0-4), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.000(0-1) 0HR,0RBI Hit.345 (20-58) this spring with 5 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR and 9 RBI in 23 G 6G at 3B, 2G/1GS at 2B & 2 as PR; 1 as PH (sac bunt) Split 2016 between the Cleveland and Boston organizations ROBERTO PEREZ #55 Lone home run of the season came on June 15 at Kansas City off Ian Kennedy Was on all 3 Postseason rosters, appearing in 7 games and made the final out of the World Series MLB Pitching debut in 9 th inning of 10-4 loss to CWS on 4/13. vs.lhp:.000(0-7) 0HR,2RBI vs.rhp:.158(3-19) 0HR,0RBI Home:.000(0-12) 0HR,1RBI Road:.214(3-14) 0HR,1RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 0-4 Streak:0G (0-6), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.143(1-7) 0HR,2RBI Member of Team Puerto Rico in the WBC (app d in 2 G) 8GS at C in 2017 (3-26,2RBI) 2- for-4 throwing out baserunners is 2-for-12 with runners on base. Started all 15 G of the Postseason and hit 2 HR in Game 1 of the World Series. On DL (R thumb fracture/surgery) from 5/1-7/17/2016. JOSE RAMIREZ #11 Walked in 23 of his 179 plate appearances to leave his season on-base pct. at.285 Has no extra-base-hits in his last 42 at-bats (Pete Kozma has the longest active streak with 114). Batting just.109 (10-for-92) at home since the 2016 All-Star Break Signed four-year deal w/2021 & 2022 club options on 4/2 vs.lhp:.276(8-29) 0HR,4RBI vs.rhp:.380(19-50) 5HR,14RBI Home:.531(17-32) 2HR,9RBI Road:.213(10-47) 3HR,9RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 6-11,2 2B,1BB,1RBI Streak:5G (8-20), 1HR, 2RBI RISP:.294(5-17) 2HR,12RBI 15GS at 2B, 6GS at 3B (27-79, 10R, 5 2B, 5HR, 18RBI) BB or hit in 18 of 21GS 11-for- 36 w/men on A.L. leaders: hits (T4th, 27), on-base%(9 th,.400), HR (T8th, 5), SLG (8 th,.595), RBI (T2 nd, 18), TB( 6 th, 47) Was lethal in the clutch, hitting.346 (80-231) with runners on (4th-highest in A.L.) and.355 (50-141) with RISP (T5th-highest in the A.L.) Hit.366 (26-71) with RISP and 2-outs CARLOS SANTANA # avg. (116/317) at home since start of 16 (Rank: 5 th ) has stolen 3B 9 times since the start of 2016 (T6th in MLB) ranked 4th on 16 club in fwar (4.6) behind Lindor/Kluber/Kipnis Last 13G: 22-for-51 (.431) w/9 R, 4HR, 13RBI to raise avg from st career two- HR game & career-high 6 RBI on 4/15 vdet Just 37Ks in 392 PAs (9.4%) since the 2016 All-Star Break Signed 5-year deal on March 28 w/club options for 2022 & vs.lhp:.200(6-30) 1HR,3RBI vs.rhp:.263(15-57) 1HR,13RBI Home:.184(7-38) 1HR,6RBI Road:.286(14-49) 1HR,10RBI HOU Series/H-Stand: 3-11,1 2B,2BB,2RBI,2R Streak:0G (0-5), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.375(9-24) 1HR,14RBI 4GS at DH; 14GS at 1B, 3 GS in RF (21-87, 12 R, 7 2B, 2HR, 16RBI, 13BB) Is 14-for-38 (.368) w/men on RBI in first 4 games last 9 G: 10-for-34, 5 R, 6 RBI (10RBI last 11G) A.L. leaders: 2B (T4th,7), RBI (T7th, 17), walks (T10th, 13) Collected single-season career bests (2016) in HR, EB hits, TB, RBI, hits, OPS & runs Owns single-season (34 in 2016) & career HR marks (153 career) by a switch-hitter Finished tied for the club lead with 34 HR (T14th in A.L.) and was third in the league in walks (99) & 8th in on-base pct (.366) in HR were the most by an Major League switch-hitter since Teixeira (39, NYY, 2011) Hit.308 (8/26) in the WBC for the DR squad w/2 2B, 3 RBI in 6 G

4 PAGE 4 CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME NOTES friday, april 28, 2017 BULLPEN INFORMATION W L ERA G SV/OPP IR/S 1st Bat/Retired IP H R ER BB SO HR /6 21/10 62/ PITCHING BY MONTH PITCHER APRIL MAY JUNE JULY Allen, C , 1.00 ERA (9IP, 1ER) Bauer, T , 6.26 ERA (23IP, 16ER) Carrasco, C , 1.65 ERA (27.1IP, 5ER) Goody, N , 0.00 ERA (5.1IP, 0ER) Logan, B , 1.93 ERA (4.2IP, 1ER) McAllister, Z , 2.35 ERA (7.2IP, 2ER) Miller, A , 0.00 ERA (10IP, 0ER) Otero, D , 4.91 ERA (7.1IP, 4ER) Salazar, D , 4.37 ERA (22.2IP, 11ER) Shaw, B , 3.60 ERA (10IP, 4ER) Tomlin, J , 9.33 ERA (18.1IP, 19ER) PITCHING vs.all:.252( )19hr vs.lh:.279(90-323)9hr vs.rh:.231(90-390)10hr NOTES: Home:4-5-2, 4.39ERA (82.0IP,40ER) Road:8-4-4, 3.81ERA (104.0IP,44ER) CODY ALLEN #37 vs.all:.278(10-36)0hr vs.lh:.238(5-21)0hr vs.rh:.333(5-15)0hr Home:0-0-2, 0.00ERA (4.1IP,0ER)4G Road:0-0-3, 1.93ERA (4.2IP,1ER)5G Last Win:9/4/2016 vmia Last Save:4/27/2017 vhou 8 of his 9 outings are scoreless this year; batters are 4-for-16 with runners on & 2-for-13 w/risp against 5-for-5 in save conversions & has saved 14 straight chances dating back to 8/18/16 Now ranks 5th in career saves in Indians history ahead of Mike Jackson (97)... first P in MLB history (1969) to record a save & 3+ K s in each of team s first two games of a season and ranks T2nd in MLB with 18 reliever strikeouts (18.0 SO per 9.0IP) T2nd in MLB with 18 relievers strikeouts (fanned 11 of 21 LH batters faced) T3rd in the A.L. in saves. Cody Allen has allowed an OBP of.238 (34/143) since the 2016 All-Star Break (Rank: 12 th ) Right-handed batters are hitting.161 against Cody Allen (22-for-137) since the start of 2016 (Rank: 8th of 237 qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg:.246).last 7G: 7.0IP, 7H, 0R, 1BB, 12SO (walked just 1 of 37 batters faced this year) NICK GOODY #44 vs.all:.118(2-17)0hr vs.lh:.333(1-3)0hr vs.rh:.071(1-14)0hr Home:0-0-0, 0.00ERA (3.1IP,0ER)2G Road:0-0-0, 0.00ERA (2.0IP,0ER)2G Began the year in Columbus, posting 4.1 scoreless innings over three relief appearance for the Clippers (4.1IP, 2H, 0R, 1BB, 10SO,.133 avg) fanned 10 of the 17 batters he faced at Triple-A and right-handed hitters are hitless in 8 at bats Indians MLB debut on 4/14 vs DET (2.0IP, 1H, 0R) has 4 outings w/0 ER allowed to date with Indians since 4/14 recall, batters are 2-for-17 with 6 strikeouts, including a mark of 2-for-10 with runners on base (RHH batters are 1-for-14 w/a BB, 5SO). The Orlando, FL native was acquired in December from the New York Yankees and posted an ERA of 0.90 in 10 spring relief outings (10.0IP, 4H, 1R/ER, 3BB, 11SO,.129 avg. BOONE LOGAN #48 vs.all:.263(5-19)0hr vs.lh:.333(4-12)0hr vs.rh:.143(1-7)0hr Home:0-0-0, 0.00ERA (3.0IP,0ER)4G Road:0-0-0, 5.40ERA (1.2IP,1ER)6G Last Win:8/17/2016 vwsh Last Save:6/12/2016 vsd Owns 591 career appearances (all in relief), 13th among active pitchers and most among active left-handed pitchers (SF Javier Lopez) owns 8 scoreless outings of 10 appearances in 2017 (4.2IP, 1 hold; batters are 5-for-19 off him w/a double) last 7G: 4.0IP, 3H, 0ER Led the Colorado Rockies with 66 relief appearances in Opponents hit just.166 (27/163) off him, including a mark of.142 (15/106) by left-handed batters (.222/.255/.477)... Opponents are hitting.176 against Boone Logan (32-for-182) since the start of 2016 (Rank: 10th of 241 qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg:.245) ZACH McALLISTER #34 vs.all:.154(4-26)0hr vs.lh:.286(4-14)0hr vs.rh:.000(0-12)0hr Home:0-0-0, 4.15ERA (4.1IP,2ER)3G Road:0-0-0, 0.00ERA (3.1IP,0ER)3G Last Win:8/29/2016 vmin Last Recorded an ERA of 4.63 in 9 G/1GS this spring (11.2IP, 14H, 6R/ER, 1BB, 12SO,.292 avg) 2017 debut on 4/5 at Texas (1.0IP, 0H, 0R) 5 of his 6 outings are scoreless (7.2IP), RH batters are 0-for-12 with 4 SO (2BB) batters are 1-for-5 with runners on and 0-for-9 when he is ahead in the count. Was on 15-day DL from 7/7-28/2016 with R hip discomfort after making a spot start (1.0IP, 1H, 3R/ER) on July 2 at Toronto...Recorded a relief ERA of 3.10 (49.1IP, 51H, 17ER, 51SO) in 16 Upon his activation from the D.L. he recorded an ERA of 1.40 (25.2IP, 25H, 4ER, 8BB, 26SO) the remainder of the season ANDREW MILLER #24 vs.all:.189(7-37)0hr vs.lh:.143(2-14)0hr vs.rh:.217(5-23)0hr Home:0-0-0, 0.00ERA (4.1IP,0ER)4G Road:1-0-0, 0.00ERA (5.2IP,0ER)5G Last Last Save:8/30/2016 vmin Pitched for WBC champion Team USA All runs allowed came in 0.2IP (3H, 4R/ER, 2HR) vs. the Dominican team on March 11 9 scoreless outings in 2017 (10.0IP, 12SO, W, 4 holds, batters are 7-for-37/11K) batters are 6-for-19 w/runners on, LHH are 2-for-14 w/5k (T7 th in A.L. w/4holds) Acquired from the NY Yankees on 7/31/16 for four Minor League players 2016 A.L. All-Star fanned 14.9 (123 of 275 batters faced; 44.7%) on the 2016 season and finished 2nd in the Major League in relief strikeouts (123) On the year he posted a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 13.67:1 (123/9) Combined on the season his ERA was 1.45 (74.1IP, 42H, 12ER) in 70 relief appearances. becoming the first pitcher in 10 years with at least 10 wins and 10 saves No pitcher until Miller had ever amassed 10 wins, 10 saves and 20 holds within same season as his SO-to-BB ratio was third highest ever (min.70ip) ERA of 1.60 (26ER/146.0 IP) since the start of 2015 (Rank: 4 th ) batters hitting.164 against (49/299) since the start of BB of 58 batters (0.0%) with RISP since the start of 2016 strikeout rate of 42.7% (135/316) since the start of 2016 (Rank: 1st of 242 qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 22.8%). DAN OTERO #61 vs.all:.333(11-33)2hr vs.lh:.308(4-13)0hr vs.rh:.350(7-20)2hr Home:0-0-0, 2.70ERA (3.1IP,1ER)3G Road:0-0-0, 6.75ERA (4.0IP,3ER)5G Last Win:9/22/2016 vkc Last All d a run in 4 of 8 outings in 2017 (7.1IP) Batters are 6-for-18(.333) off him with runners on (4/13 w/risp) last 5 games: 5.1IP, 7H, 2R/ER, 0BB, 3SO Led the team in 16 relief IP (70.2IP, T13th in the A.L.) and finished among A.L. relief leaders in ERA (1.53, 3rd) and average (.211, 14th) Walked just 1.3 batters per 9.0IP and in career has BBd only 1.4 batters per 9.0IP ERA of 1.27 (6ER, 42.2 IP) at home since the start of 2016 (Rank: 7 th ) has walked 4 of 158 batters (2.5%) since the 2016 All-Star Break (Rank: 8 th ) BRYAN SHAW #27 vs.all:.275(11-40)0hr vs.lh:.364(4-11)0hr vs.rh:.241(7-29)0hr Home:1-0-0, 6.23ERA (4.1IP,3ER)5G Road:0-0-1, 1.59ERA (5.2IP,1ER)6G Last Win:4/11/2017 vcws Last Recorded an ERA of in 9 outings this spring (7.2IP, 19H, 16R/15ER, 6BB, 8SO,.463 avg, had 8.64 ERA in Spring 16) First Indians reliever in club history to amass at least 70 appearances in four seasons (Shaw and Mark Melancon only MLB pitchers with at least 70 outings each of those seasons since 2013) 400 th career appearance and recorded the win in the home opener, 4/11 vs CWS has an ERA of 2.08 (39.0 IP, 9ER) at home since the start of 2016 (Rank: 10 th ) T1st in A.L. w/5holds) last 5 games: 4.0IP, 3H, 3R/0ER, 2BB, 3SO. 1st in MLB for most relief outings (310) since the start of outings w/0er all d/5 holds/1 SV/1 win on the 2017 season over his 11 outings batters are 8-for-20 w/runners on RELIEF EFFECTIVENESS Last Appearance First Batter Saves Inherited Runners Pitcher Date OPP(score) IP H R/ER BB SO HR DEC Faced Retired SV Chances IR Scored Allen, C. 4/27 vs.hou(4-3) /0-1 - SV Armstrong, S. 4/13 vs.cws(4-10) / ND Goody, N. 4/25 vs.hou(2-4) / ND Logan, B. 4/25 vs.hou(2-4) 1.0-0/0-1 - ND Mcallister, Z /0-2 - ND Miller, A. 4/26 vs.hou(7-6) 1.0-0/ ND Otero, D /0-2 - ND Shaw, B. 4/27 vs.hou(4-3) 1.0-0/ ND TEAM 4/27 vs.hou(4-3) /0-1 - SV vs. SEA Mariners Career vs. SEA Mariners W-L-S ERA G IP H R/ER BB SO W-L-S ERA IP/ER Allen, Cody / /4 Carrasco, Carlos / /6 Goody, Nicholas / Logan, Boone / /6 McAllister, Zach / /22 Miller, Andrew / /5 Otero, Danny / /3 Salazar, Danny / /5 Shaw, Bryan / /3 INDIANS /

5 PAGE 5 CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME NOTES friday, april 28, 2017 STARTS IN THE ORDER PLAYER A. Almonte M. Brantley L. Chisenhall Y. Diaz EEncarnacion Y. Gomes B. Guyer A. Jackson J. Kipnis F. Lindor M. Martinez T. Naquin R. Perez J. Ramirez C. Santana Pitchers GAMES STARTED PLAYER C 1B 2B 3B SS LF RF CF DH A. Almonte M. Brantley L. Chisenhall Y. Diaz EEncarnacion Y. Gomes B. Guyer A. Jackson J. Kipnis F. Lindor M. Martinez T. Naquin R. Perez J. Ramirez C. Santana LINE-UPS USED:017 in 21 games SCORING BY INNING 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th EXTRA TOTAL RUNS Indians Opponent Multi-hit Game Multi-RBI GM HR TYPE/LAST HOME RUN PLAYER High Last MH High solo 2run 3run GS Last HR A. Almonte ,3x, ,4x, 4/27 vhou /27/17 vhou(fiers) M. Brantley ,7x, 4/26 vhou 4/26 vhou , 4/26 vhou /25/17 vhou(keuchel) L. Chisenhall , 4/15 vdet 4/15 vdet , 4/14 vdet /15/17 vdet(verlander) Y. Diaz ,2x, 4/13 vcws 4/13 vcws ,2x, E. Encarnacion , /27/17 vhou(fiers) Y. Gomes , ,2x, /13/17 vcws(jennings) B. Guyer , , A. Jackson ,2x, 4/25 vhou /25/17 vhou(keuchel) J. Kipnis , 4/26 vhou 4/26 vhou /22/16 vkc(vargas) F. Lindor ,2x, 4/15 vdet , /27/17 vhou(devenski) M. Martinez , 4/15 vdet T. Naquin , /19/16 vtor(osuna) R. Perez ,3x, ,2x, 4/14 vdet J. Ramirez , 4/15 vdet 4/27 vhou , 4/15 vdet 1 2 C. Santana ,2x, 4/26 vhou , 4/15 vdet /15/17 vdet(verlander) INDIANS BATTING BY MONTH HITTER APRIL MAY JUNE JULY A. Almonte.234 (11-47) HR, 4RBI, 18G M. Brantley.300 (21-70) 4HR, 15RBI, 18G L. Chisenhall.306 (11-36) 2HR, 9RBI, 12G Y. Diaz.236 (13-55), 2RBI, 15G E. Encarnacion.213 (16-75) 4HR, 9RBI, 21G Y. Gomes.200 (9-45) HR, 2RBI, 16G B. Guyer.138 (4-29) HR, 2RBI, 11G A. Jackson.296 (8-27) HR, 2RBI, 10G J. Kipnis.211 (4-19), 6G F. Lindor.301 (25-83) 6HR, 14RBI, 21G M. Martinez.200 (1-5), 10G T. Naquin.235 (4-17), 6G R. Perez.115 (3-26), 2RBI, 8G J. Ramirez.342 (27-79) 5HR, 18RBI, 21G C. Santana.241 (21-87) 2HR, 16RBI, 21G vs. SEA Mariners G AB R H HR RBI AVG A. Almonte M. Brantley L.Chisenhall E.Encarnacion Y.Gomes B.Guyer A. Jackson J. Kipnis F. Lindor M. Martinez R. Perez J. Ramirez C. Santana INDIANS Career vs. SEA Mariners AVG AB H HR RBI A. Almonte M. Brantley L. Chisenhall E. Encarnacion Y. Gomes B. Guyer A. Jackson J. Kipnis F. Lindor M. Martinez R. Perez J. Ramirez C. Santana

6 PAGE 6 CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME NOTES friday, april 28, HIGHS & LOWS CLEVELAND TEAM BATTING Runs, Game Runs, Inning x, last 9th inning, April 14 vs. DET Most Hits, Game (9 inn.)...19 Fewest Hits, Game... 3 April 12 vs. CWS Hits, Inning... 5 (8th) Doubles... 5 April 20 at MIN Triples...1 April 18 at MIN Home Runs... 4 Home Runs, Both Clubs...5 2x, last Consecutive Games w/hr... 4 April 3-7 Consecutive Games 0HR... 2 April 8-9 Consecutive Scoreless Innings April 7-8 Extra-Base Hits...6 Fewest Extra-Base Hits x, last April 9 at ARI Total Bases Stolen Bases...4 April 22 at CWS Stolen Bases, Allowed... 4 April 9 at ARI Walks (9 inn.)...7 2x, last April 20 at MIN Walks (Extras)...7 Strikeouts (9 inn.) x, April 23 at CWS Strikeouts (Extras)...12 Left On Base (9 inn.)...12 April 14 vs. DET Left On Base (extra IP)... 8 CLEVELAND INDIVIDUAL BATTING Most At-Bats (extra IP)...4 Most At-Bats (9-inning games)... 6 Santana, Most Plate Apps (extra IP)... 5 Most Plate Apps (9-inning)... 6 Santana, Most Runs x, last Brantley, April 18 at MIN Most Hits (9-inning games)... 4 J Ramirez, Most Doubles...2 3x, last Santana, April 20 at MIN Most Triples... 1 Lindor, April 18 at MIN Most Home Runs...2 2x, last J Ramirez, Most Extra-Base Hits x, Santana, April 20 at MIN Most Total Bases Ramirez, Most Runs Batted In... 6 Ramirez, Most Stolen Bases...1 Most Caught Stealing... 1 Most Walks... 2 Most Strikeouts... 4 Gomes, Hit Streak...12 F. Lindor, April 5-18 Consecutive Games w/hr...2 3x, last Brantley, April Errors... 1 CLEVELAND TEAM PITCHING Most Innings Pitched (extra IP) Most Hits Allowed (extra IP)... 6 Most Hits Allowed (9-inning) x, last April 13 vs. CWS Most Batters Faced (extra IP)...35 Most Batters Faced (9-inning)...46 April 13 vs. CWS Most Runs Allowed (extra IP)... 1 Most Runs Allowed (9-inning) April 8 at ARI Most Runs Allowed (inning)...6 April 8 at ARI (8th inning) Most Earned Runs (extra IP)... 1 Most Earned Runs (9-inning) April 8 at ARI Most Home Runs Allowed...3 April 3 at TEX Most Walks Allowed (extra IP)... Most Walks Allowed (9-inning)... 6 April 16 vs. DET Most Strikeouts (extra IP) Most Strikeouts (9-inning games)...15 April 23 at CWS Most Hit-By-Pitch:...1 6x, last April 26 vs. HOU Fewest Hits Allowed, Game...3 2x, last April 22 at CWS Fewest Walks...0 Consec. Scoreless IP (team) April CLEVELAND INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Innings, Starter Kluber, April 21 at CWS Fewest Innings, Starter Tomlin, April 13 vs. CWS Innings, Reliever Armstrong, April 13 vs. CWS Consec. Scoreless IP(starter) Carrasco, April 16-22(current) Consec. Scoreless IP (relief) Miller, April 3-26 (current) Consec. Scoreless Apps (relief)... 9 Miller, April 3-26 (current) Winning Streak, Starter... 3 Kluber, April 15-27(current) Winning Streak, Reliever... 1 (Armstrong/Miller/Shaw) Losing Streak... 2 Tomlin, April 7-13, Bauer, April 8-14 Strikeouts, Starter Salazar, April 12 vs. CWS Strikeouts, Reliever...5 Armstrong, April 13 vs. CWS Walks, Starter... 5 Carrasco, April 16 vs. DET Walks, Reliever...2 2x, last Armstrong, April 13 vs. CWS Runs Allowed, Starter...7 Tomlin, April 13 vs. CWS Earned Runs Allowed, Starter... 7 Tomlin, April 13 vs. CWS Hits Allowed, Starter...8 5x, last Kluber, April 27 vs. HOU Home Runs Allowed, Starter... 3 Kluber, April 3 at TEX Pitches Bauer, April 14 vs. DET Consec. Save Conversions... 5 Allen, April 3-27(current) CLEVELAND MISCELLANEOUS Winning Streak... 5 April Losing Streak...3 2x, April Longest Game, Innings April 11 vs. CWS Longest Game, Time, 9 IP... 4:00 April 14 vs. DET Longest Game, Time, Xtra...3:37 April 11 vs. CWS Shortest Game, Time, 9 IP...2:45 April 21 at CWS Largest Crowd, Home...35,002 April 11 vs. CWS Largest Crowd, Road... 48,350 April 3 at TEX Winning Margin...7 3x, April 22 at CWS (7-0) Losing Margin... 9 April 8 at ARI (2-11) Largest De cit Overcome in Win...4 April 3 at TEX (1-5) Largest Lead Blown in Loss... 3 April 7 at ARI (3-0) Team Errors...3 2x, April 23 at CWS Double Plays Turned (team), 9IP...3 April 25 vs. HOU Double Plays Turned (team), Xtra... Double Plays Hit Into (team), 9IP. 3 3x, last April 25 vs. HOU CATCHER PROFILES G/GS Record cera IP ER CS SBA CS% PB GOMES 15/ P REZ 8/ OUTFIELD ASSISTS (5) Almonte...0 Brantley... 1 Chisenhall...1 Guyer... 2 Jackson...1 Naquin... 0 LAST TIME IT HAPPENED CLEVELAND TEAM BATTING/PITCHING/FIELDING Shutout, Offensive (0 in 2017)...Sept. 27, 2016 at Detroit Consecutive Team Shutouts...June 28, 2015 at Baltimore (day/night DH) Triple Play Turned...July 1, 2014 at Los Angeles-NL (LF-C-2B, 32nd all-time) Hit Into Triple Play...Sept 1, 2000 vs. Baltimore (Alomar, 26th all-time) Twenty Hits, One Game...May 14, 2014 at Toronto (22) Twenty Runs, One Game...April 18, 2009 at New York-AL Five (or more) Runs, One IP (2 in 17)...April 14, 2017 vs. Detroit (9th inning) Ten Runs, One Inning...Sept 30, 2012 vs. KC (5th inning) Ten Runs Allowed, One Inning...August 6, 2012 vs. Minnesota (2nd inning) Ten Hits, One Inning...April 8, 2011 at Seattle (4th) Seven Home Runs, One Game...April 30, 2013 vs. Philadelphia Three Home Runs, One Inning...July 20, 2016 at Kansas City (5th inning) Four Home Runs, One Inning...June 26, 2016 at Detroit (5th inning) No-Hitter, Against...Ervin Santana, July 27, 2011 vs. LA Angels Perfect Game, Against...Never One Hitter Against, Team...June 30, 2014 at LA Dodgers CG/SHO One Hitter, Against...Dan Haren, April 12, 2011 at LA Angels Complete Game/SHO, Against...Jose Quintana, July 24, 2015 vs. Chicago-AL CLEVELAND INDIVIDUAL BATTING Six Hits, One Game...Omar Vizquel, August 31, 2004 at New York-AL Nine RBI, One Game...Lonnie Chisenhall, June 9, 2014 at Texas Five Runs, One Game...Michael Brantley, June 9, 2014 at Texas Last Cycle...Rajai Davis, July 2, 2016 at Toronto Last Cycle, Opponent...Mark Teixeira, August 17, 2004 at Texas Three Home Runs...Lonnie Chisenhall, June 9, 2014 at Texas Three Home Runs, Opponent...Max Kepler, August 1, 2016 vs. Minnesota Grand Slam Home Run (2 in 2017)...Lonnie Chisenhall, April 14, 2017 vs. Detroit (Rodriguez) Lead-off Home Run (1 in 2017)...Carlos Santana, April 4, 2017 at Texas Walk-off Home Run (0 in 2017)...Tyler Naquin, August 19, 2016 vs. Toronto (Osuna) Pinch-Hit Home Run (1 in 2017)...Lonnie Chisenhall, April 14, 2017 vs. Detroit (Rodriguez) Pinch-Hit Grand Slam (1 in 2017)...Lonnie Chisenhall, April 14, 2017 vs. Detroit (Rodriguez) Inside-the-Park HR...Tyler Naquin, August 19, 2016 vs. Toronto (Osuna) Home Run, both sides of plate...francisco Lindor, April 5, 2017 at Texas Four Doubles, One Game...Sandy Alomar, June 6, 1997 at Boston Steal of Home...Francisco Lindor, June 28, 2016 at Atlanta CLEVELAND TEAM PITCHING Shutout, Defensive (1 in 2017)...April 21, 2017 at Chicago-AL Consecutive Shutouts, Team...April 21-22, 2017 at Chicago-AL Consecutive scoreless IP, starters ip, May 10-14, strikeouts, Team (9.0IP)...May 13, 2015 vs. St. Louis (club record, 9.0IP) 19 strikeouts, Team (Extras)...July 2, 2015 at Tampa Bay Six Home Runs Allowed, game...august 1, 2003 at Texas (7 allowed) Inside-the-Park HR, allowed...jeff Baker, June 17, 2008 at Colorado Grand Slam, allowed (0 in 2017)...Mitch Moreland, Aug. 29, 2016 at Texas (Carrasco) Walk-off HR, allowed (0 in 2017)...Nolan Reimold, July 24, 2016 at Baltimore (Allen) Lead-off HR, allowed (1 in 2017)...Tim Anderson, April 13, 2017 vs. Chicago-AL (Tomlin) 20 runs, allowed...june 4, 2002 at Minnesota (23 runs) 20 hits, allowed...september 1, 2014 vs. Detroit CLEVELAND INDIVIDUAL PITCHING No-Hitter/Perfect Game...Len Barker, May 15, 1981 vs. Toronto Complete Game...Corey Kluber, April 21, 2017 at Chicago-AL CG, Shutout...Corey Kluber, April 21, 2017 at Chicago-AL CG, One-Hitter...Carlos Carrasco, Sept. 25, 2015 at Kansas City 18 Strikeouts, One Game...Corey Kluber, May 13, 2015 vs. St. Louis Four Strikeouts, One Inning...Justin Masterson, August 4, 2011 at Boston Consecutive Ind. Shutouts...Jeremy Sowers, July 22-28, 2006 Two Consecutive Complete Gms...Corey Kluber, August 9-14, 2015 vs. Minnesota Consecutive Indiv CGs, Team Games...June 21-22, 2016 (Bauer/Kluber) Consecutive Indiv SHO, Team Games...April 16-18, 1981 at Milwaukee (Garland/Blyleven) Position Player Pitching...Michael Martinez, April 13, 2017 vs. Chicago-AL Four Home Runs, Allowed...Corey Kluber, August 19, 2015 at Boston CLEVELAND MISCELLANEOUS Ten-Game Winning Streak...June 17-July 1, 2016 (club record 14 in a row) Ten-Game Home Winning Streak...June 1-July 5, 2016 (13 games) Ten-Game Losing Streak...July 27-August 7, 2012 (11 games) Sweep of Opponent in Series (2)...April 17-20, 2017 at Minnesota (3 games) Swept by Opponent in Series (1)...April 7-9, 2017 at Arizona (3 games) Victory when Trailing after 8.0IP (1)...April 5, 2017 at Texas Loss when Winning after 8.0IP (0)...August 17, 2016 vs. Chicago-AL 1-0 win/1-0 loss...w-sept. 17, 2016 vs. DET / L-July 4, 2015 at PIT INDIANS 2017 GRAND SLAMS (2) Date/Opp Batter(career)/Pitcher Inning Lindor (1st)/Dyson 9th 4/14 vs. DET Chisenhall (2)/Rodriguez 9th INDIANS 2017 PINCH-HIT HR (1) Date/Opp Batter/Pitcher Inning 4/14 vs. DET Chisenhall (3)/Rodriguez 9th INDIANS 2017 WALK-OFF HR (0) Date/Opp Batter/Pitcher Inning INDIANS 2017 WALK-OFF WINS/NON-HR (1) Date/Opp Batter/Situation Inning 4/11 vs CWS Brantley/RBI double 10th UPCOMING MILESTONES Cody Allen 100 career saves (has 97) Cody Allen 97 SV (5th most in club hist; Jose Mesa Michael Brantley 1000 career hits (has 939) Michael Brantley 200 career doubles (has 196) Michael Brantley 100 career steals (has 98) Edwin Encarnacion 1500 career hits (has 1455) Edwin Encarnacion 1000 career RBI (has 950) Austin Jackson 1000 career hits (has 979) Corey Kluber 1000 career innings (has 921.2) Corey Kluber 1000 career strikeouts (has 973) Boone Logan 600 career appearances (has 591) Andrew Miller 400 career appearances (has 398) Andrew Miller 50 career saves (has 49) Carlos Santana 500 runs scored (has 495) Carlos Santana 1000 career games (has 983) Santana 654 career BB (has 651; tie Joe Sewell; 8th club hist.) 2017 disabled list (3) PLAYER (2017) INJURY DATES(Days/Games) RHP Cody Anderson R elbow surgery (60D) April 2- OF Lonnie Chisenhall R shoulder sprain (10D) 3/30-4/12 (14/8) 2B Jason Kipnis(10D) R shoulder in ammation 3/30-4/20 (22/15) 2017 MULTI-HR GAMES (2) Date/Opp Batters (career#) Francisco Lindor (2nd) 4/15 vs DET José Ram rez (1st) 2017 LEAD-OFF HR (1) Date/Opp Batter/Pitcher Santana(6th)/Perez BACK-TO-BACK HR (0) Date/Opp Batters/Inning CURRENT ERRORLESS GMS Abraham Almonte...2G, 4/23/17 at CWS Michael Brantley...48G, 8/29/15 vs. LAA Lonnie Chisenhall...18G, 9/12/16 at CWS Yandy D az... 1G, 4/18/17 at MIN Edwin Encarnacion.. 59G, 6/28/16 at COL Yan Gomes... 1G, 4/25/17 vs. HOU Brandon Guyer...23G, 8/30/16 vs. MIN Austin Jackson.... 4G, 4/14/17 vs DET Jason Kipnis... 24G, 9/9/16 at MIN Francisco Lindor.. 2G, 4/25/17 vs. HOU Michael Martinez...0G, 4/23/17 at CWS Tyler Naquin...91G, 5/15/16 vs. MIN Roberto Pérez..13G, 9/24/16 vs. CWS José Ramiréz... 7G, 4/18/17 at MIN Carlos Santana...1G, 4/26/17 vs. HOU