LEVELAND INDIANS 2018 OFFICIAL GAME INFORMATION

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1 LEVELAND INDIANS 2018 OFFICIAL GAME INFORMATION CINCINNATI REDS (41-51) at CLEVELAND INDIANS (49-41) RHP Tyler Mahle (7-6, 3.66) vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco (9-5, 4.28) Game #91/Home #46» Wednesday, July 11, 2018» Progressive Field» 7:10 p.m. (ET)» SportsTime Ohio, WTAM/WMMS/IRN TRIBE HEADLINES» JOSÉ RAMÍREZ is one of just six players in franchise history to hit 25 home runs before the All-Star break and the first since Travis Hafner (25) in Ramírez sits one stolen base away from becoming the second player in franchise history (Grady Sizemore ) to hit 20 homers and steal 20 bases in the first half.» FRANCISCO LINDOR's 24 first-half home runs are the most by an MLB shorstop since TEX's Alex Rodríguez (27) in Lindor is also just the 7th different player in MLB history to score 80 runs and slug 50 extra-base hits in the first half (since All-Star Game began in 1933).» CARLOS CARRASCO enters play tonight with 999 career strikeouts...he is poised to become the 12th pitcher in franchise history to record 1,000 strikeouts in an Indians uniform, as well as the 44th active pitcher in MLB with 1,000 career strikeouts. YESTERDAY'S RECAP» The Indians carried a 4-0 lead into the 9th inning, but ultimately fell 7-4 to the Reds in the second game of this three-game set.» FRANCISCO LINDOR and JOSÉ RAMÍREZ each hit solo homers in the bottom of the 1st inning...marked the ninth game this season in which both players have homered, the most of any duo in MLB and the most ever by a Tribe duo before the All-Star break.» TYLER NAQUIN went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored, while JASON KIPNIS extended his home on-base streak to 24 games by drawing a pair of walks.» TREVOR BAUER took a no-decision in a dominant effort, holding the Reds to three hits over 8.0 shutout innings...bauer fanned 12 batters, marking his eighth start with double-digit strikeouts this season (T2nd-most in MLB). BAUER UNPACKED» All-Star TREVOR BAUER continued his dominant first half with his 12-strikeout performance vs. Cincinnati last night.» Bauer's 168 strikeouts are currently T3rd with Sam McDowell (168 in 1968) for 3rd-most before the All-Star break in franchise history, trailing only Bob Feller (190 in 1946) and another season by McDowell (183 in 1970)...Bauer is slated to make one more start in the first half (Sunday vs. New York-AL).» Last night, Bauer also extended his active streak to seven consecutive starts with no homers allowed and at least eight strikeouts...per STATS LLC, that marks the 2nd-longest streak in baseball's live-ball era (1920-), behind an eight-start streak from Hall-of-Famer Pedro Martínez (July 1 - August 10, 2002).» Bauer's 0.44 Interleague ERA (1ER/20.2IP) this season is tied with Tampa Bay's Blake Snell for the lowest in MLB (min. 20.0IP). HOME SCORING» Cleveland continues to lead Major League Baseball with 263 runs scored at home, a rate of 5.84 runs per game (2nd-most in MLB)...the Indians also lead the Majors with 432 hits at home, while they rank 2nd with a.277 home batting average (Boston -.288), 3rd with 171 extra-base hits and 4th with 66 home runs.» Even with the Tribe's current four-game losing streak at home (first since five straight losses, May 16-27, 2017), Cleveland is outscoring opponents across their last 12 home games with an 8-4 record in those contests. STRIKE EARLY» The Indians struck first in last night's game with a pair of 1st-inning solo homers from FRANCISCO LINDOR and JOSÉ RAMÍREZ.» Cleveland has now scored 67 runs in the 1st inning this season, most in the American League and 2nd-most in MLB (Colorado - 74)...the Tribe have also hit 20 homers in the 1st inning, tied with Los Angeles-NL for 2nd-most in MLB (Colorado - 27). BATTLE OF OHIO» The Indians and Reds tonight will wrap the first of their two series this season as the clubs square off for the Ohio Cup...following this three-game set at Progressive Field, the Tribe will travel to Great American Ball Park from August » The two teams were evenly matched in the 2017 season series, as both teams went 2-2 and scored 18 runs each...the Tribe owns an all-time record in season series play vs. Cincinnati. A THOUSAND COOKIES» CARLOS CARRASCO is set to make his second start since returning from the Disabled List...earned the win in his first outing back on July 6 vs. Oakland, allowing three runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings of work (0BB, 7K).» Carrasco enters play tonight with 999 career strikeouts, sitting one punchout away from becoming the 12th pitcher to record 1,000 strikeouts in an Indians uniform...he also stands to become the 44th active pitcher in MLB with 1,000 career strikeouts.» Has gone 5-2 in eight starts at Progressive Field this season with a 5.48 ERA (26ER/42.2IP), including a 3-1 mark in his last three home starts.» Owns a career record of 2-0 in four starts (five appearances) vs. Cincinnati with a 4.45 ERA (14ER/28.1IP)...he is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA (3ER/16.0IP) in two Interleague starts this season, including a complete game on May 9 at Milwaukee (5H, 2R/ER, 1BB, 14K). FRANKIE'S ON FIRE» FRANCISCO LINDOR opened the scoring last night with his 5th leadoff homer of 2018, tied with BOS's Mookie Betts and HOU's George Springer for the MLB lead...lindor's five leadoff homers are T2nd-most in club history (Grady Sizemore - 8 in 2008).» The three-time All-Star also increased his home run count to 24 on the season, 5th-most in the American League...marks the most first-half home runs by a shortstop since Alex Rodríguez slugged 27 for Texas in the 2002 season.» Lindor also scored his MLB-high 80th run of the season last night, the most by an Indians batter through 90 team games since Kenny Lofton (82) and Roberto Alomar (80) both did so in 1999.» His 52 extra-base hits are also tied with JOSÉ RAMÍREZ for the MLB lead...lindor is just the 7th player since the All-Star Game began in 1933 to have 50 extra-base hits and 80 runs scored by the All-Star break...lindor joins Reggie Jackson (1969), Bobby Bonds (1973), Frank Thomas (1994), Todd Helton (2000, 2001 & 2003), Albert Pujols (2003) and Ian Kinsler (2008). JOSÉ FOR EFFORT» JOSÉ RAMÍREZ moved into a tie for 2nd in MLB with his 25th homer of the season last night...ramírez became just the sixth player in club history to hit at least 25 first-half home runs, joining Al Rosen (1950), Albert Belle (1994 & 1996), Manny Ramírez (1999), Jim Thome (2001 & 2002) and Travis Hafner (2006).» Ramírez also tacked on an 8th-inning double to record his 11th game this season with multiple extra-base hits (T2nd-most in MLB behind FRANCISCO LINDOR - 12)...Ramírez and Lindor share the MLB lead with 52 extra-base hits each, and they are the first pair of teammates in Indians history (5th in MLB history) with 50-ormore extra-base hits before the All-Star break.» Ramírez continues to lead the team with 19 stolen bases (3rd in A.L.), sitting one steal away from becoming the second player in franchise history to record 20 homers and 20 stolen bases in the first half (Grady Sizemore - 23 HR, 22 SB in 2008). THE RBI SQUAD» The Indians currently feature three players in the American League Top 10 for RBI: EDWIN ENCARNACION (62 - T4th), JOSÉ RAMÍREZ (60 - T7th) and FRANCISCO LINDOR (59 - T10th).» Cleveland is one of just three MLB teams boasting two players with 60-plus RBI, along with Oakland (Lowrie/Davis) and Colorado (Arenado/Story)...this season marks the first time Cleveland has had two players reach 60 RBI in the first half since 2004, when Victor Martínez (64) and Travis Hafner (61) each did so...with Lindor sitting one RBI away from reaching 60, the Tribe could achieve the feat with three players for the first time since 1999 (Roberto Alomar - 60, David Justice - 67, Manny Ramírez - 96). FINISH STRONG» The Indians have gone 21-9 in series finales this season, including a mark of 12-3 in home finales...cleveland is also 7-1 when facing a sweep in a series finale, outscoring opponents in those eight prior contests...the Indians have only been swept once in a series of two-or-more games this season (May 4-6 at NYY).» Tribe starters own a 19-3 record with a 2.45 ERA (55ER/202.1IP) in series finales, with wins in 11 of their last 12 decisions. MINOR LEAGUE REPORT» Columbus (AAA): 45-43, 3rd (-4.0 G)» 7/10: OFF (All-Star Break)» Next Game: Thu. at Louisville Six Clippers (Barnes, Chang, Haase, Mejía, Talbot, Wilk) are on the I.L. roster for tonight's Triple-A All-Star Game.» Akron (AA): 51-38, 1st (+3.5 G)» 7/10: OFF (All-Star Break)» Next Game: Thu. vs. Binghamton Connor Marabell finished 7th in last night's Eastern League Home Run Derby, slugging five longballs in the first round.» Lynchburg (High-A): (2nd Half: 12-7)» 7/10: L, 4-7 vs. Potomac» Today: 6:30 vs. Potomac Conner Capel went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI...Alexis Pantoja was 1-for-4 and drove in a pair of runs.» Lake County (A): (2nd Half: 8-10)» 7/10: OFF» Today: 8:00 at Peoria The Captains are set to start a six-game road trip tonight with the first of three contests at Peoria.» MV Scrappers (Short-A): 16-7, 1st (+2.0G)» 7/10: OFF» Today: 7:00 at Staten Island The first-place Scrappers begin a three-game road trip to Staten Island tonight. 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 A.L. Central...1st, +8.5G Days in 1st ( )...86 ( ) Largest 1st-place Lead G (7/6) Largest 1st-place Deficit G (4/5) Most G Above G (7/6: 49-37) Most G Below G (4/7: 3-5) Times at (5/26: 25-25) Current Streak...L4 Homestand Following a Win Following a Loss Last 5 games Last 10 games Last 15 games Last 20 games Longest W Streak...7 (6/17-6/24) Longest L Streak... 4 (2x, 7/7-7/10) Come-from-Behind Wins...18 Losses After Holding Lead...20 Team Saves for-31 (65%) 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) (24) Avg. Time-of-Game (Overall)...3: ,516 min/90 G Avg. Time-of-Game (9.0IP)...2: ,656 min/83 G CLE challenges overturned...10 of 23 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun March April May June July August Sept THIS DAY IN INDIANS HISTORY 1914: The Naps face future Hall of Famer Babe Ruth in his Major League debut at Fenway Park...Cleveland starter Willie Mitchell struck out the 19-year-old in his first career at-bat, but Ruth had the last laugh, earning the win after holding the Tribe to three runs (two earned) on eight hits over 7.0 innings of work in the 4-3 Red Sox victory. UPCOMING PROBABLES & BROADCAST INFORMATION Date Opponent Probable Pitchers - Cleveland vs. Opponent First Pitch Radio/TV Thu. July 12 vs. New York-AL RHP Corey Kluber (12-4, 2.49) vs. RHP Luis Severino (14-2, 2.12) 7:10PM ET STO/MLBN, WTAM/WMMS/IRN Fri. July 13 vs. New York-AL RHP Shane Bieber (4-1, 3.47) vs. RHP Domingo Germán (2-4, 5.06) 7:10PM ET STO/MLBN, WTAM/WMMS/IRN Sat. July 14 vs. New York-AL RHP Mike Clevinger (7-4, 3.34) vs. LHP CC Sabathia (6-4, 3.34) 7:15PM ET FOX, WTAM/WMMS IRN Sun. July 15 vs. New York-AL RHP Trevor Bauer (8-6, 2.30) vs. RHP Masahiro Tanaka (7-2, 4.68) 1:10PM ET STO/TBS, WTAM/WMMS/IRN

2 PAGE 2 CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME NOTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, carlos carrasco (9-5, 4.28 ERA) rhp TONIGHT S START» The 31-year-old right-hander is set to make his second start since being activated from the 10-day Disabled List (right elbow contusion) on July 8...won his return vs. Oakland, allowing three runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings of work (0BB, 7K) in the Tribe s 10-4 victory.» Currently sits at 999 career strikeouts, one shy of becoming the 12th pitcher in Indians franchise history to record 1,000 strikeouts in an Indians uniform and the 44th active MLB pitcher to reach 1,000 career strikeouts.» Carrasco is making his first start this season against the Cincinnati Reds...in five career appearances (four starts) vs. Cincinnati, he owns a 2-0 record with a 4.45 ERA (14ER/28.1IP)...Carrasco has gone 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA (3ER/16.0IP) in two Interleague starts this season, including a complete game on May 9 at Milwaukee (5H, 2R/ER, 14K). LAST TIME OUT 2018 HIGHLIGHTS» Carrasco is starting on regular four days rest after making his last start on July 8 vs. Oakland...marked his first appearance after being on the 10-day Disabled List from June 17-July 7 with a right elbow contusion sustained in his June 16 start vs. Minnesota... Carrasco earned his ninth win of the season, holding the A s to three runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings of work (0BB, 7K) in the Tribe s 10-4 victory.» Carrasco made his 2018 debut on March 31 at Seattle, in the Tribe s second game of the season...was touched for five runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings of work (0BB, 4K), but picked up his first win of 2018 as the Indians held on to beat the Mariners, 6-5.» Improved to 3-0 for the first time in his career as he tossed his 9th career complete game on April 11 vs. Detroit... held the Tigers to just one run on three hits over 9.0 innings, walking two and striking out six batters...took a no-decision at Estadio Hiram Bithorn against Minnesota on April 18 despite tossing 7.0 shutout innings (3H, 1BB, 7K).» Threw his 10th career complete game and his second of 2018 on May 9 at Milwaukee, holding the Brewers to two runs on five hits in the Tribe s 6-2 win...carrasco struck out a season-high 14 batters, one shy of his career high and the most by any Indians pitcher this season...also helped his own cause at the plate, collecting an RBI-single in the 9th inning...became the first Tribe pitcher with an RBI in his own complete game since Gaylord Perry did so on September 22, 1972 vs. New York-AL.» Improved to 8-4 with a win at Chicago-AL on June 11, holding the White Sox scoreless over 7.0 innings of work with just two hits and one walk in the Tribe s 4-0 victory... Carrasco also fanned 11 batters, marking his second straight start with doubledigit punchouts after doing so on June 6 vs. Milwaukee (7.0IP, 8H, 1R/ER, 1BB, 10K). STRIKEOUTS RISING» After striking out 39 batters in his first seven starts of the season, Carrasco has punched out 64 in his last nine.» Carrasco is one of four Tribe pitchers with at least 100 strikeouts this season, along with Trevor Bauer (168), Corey Kluber (123) and Mike Clevinger (110)...per STATS LLC, the 2018 Indians are just the fifth team in MLB history boasting four players with 100-or-more first-half strikeouts, along with the 2018 Astros, 2018 Red Sox, 2016 Nationals and 2015 Indians (Kluber, Carrasco, Bauer, Danny Salazar).» Carrasco enters play tonight with 999 career strikeouts, one shy of becoming the 12th pitcher in Indians history to collect 1,000 strikeouts in an Indians uniform (last achieved by Corey Kluber in 2017)...he is also poised to become the 44th active MLB pitcher with 1,000 career punchouts.» Since the beginning of 2015, Carrasco has amassed 9.98 strikeouts-per-9.0ip, the 4th-highest total among American League pitchers with at least innings pitched in that span (Chris Sale, Chris Archer, Corey Kluber ranks 3rd with K/9.0IP).» Carrasco also owns a 4.79 K/BB ratio since the 2015 season, which ranks 3rd-best in MLB over that span (min IP) behind Chris Sale (6.19) and Corey Kluber (5.62). VS. CINCINNATI INTERLEAGUE» Carrasco will be making his fifth career start (sixth appearance) vs. the Cincinnati Reds, as well as his first this season...owns a career record of 2-0 vs. Cincinnati with a 4.45 ERA (14ER/28.1IP).» Last faced the Reds in a start on May 23, 2017 at Great American Ball Park...did not factor into the decision, allowing four runs on five hits over 6.1 innings (4BB, 6K).» Carrasco has made two Interleague starts this season (both against Milwaukee), going 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA (3ER/16.0IP)...tossed a complete game on May 9 at Miller Park, fanning a season-high 14 batters and allowing two runs on five hits in the Tribe s 6-2 victory. THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME» Today will mark Carrasco s ninth start at Progressive Field this season, as well as his 80th career start (96th appearance) here.» In his June 6 home start vs.. Milwaukee, he earned the win after allowing one run on eight hits over 7.0 strong innings of work (1BB, 10K)...in his April 11 start here vs. Detroit, Carrasco threw the 9th complete game of his career, holding the Tigers to one run on three hits with two walks and six strikeouts...sits 5-2 with a 5.48 ERA (26ER/42.2IP) through eight starts at Progressive Field in 2018.» Carrasco posted a 7-4 record in Cleveland last season with a 3.99 ERA (42ER/94.2IP), compared to an 11-2 mark with a 2.65 ERA (31ER/105.1IP) on the road...has earned a career record of with a 4.54 ERA (246ER/487.1IP) at Progressive Field SEASON HIGHLIGHTS» Enjoyed the most prolific season of his career, finishing fourth in American League Cy Young voting as he set new career-highs in wins (18), starts (32), innings pitched (200.0) and strikeouts (226)...Carrasco finished in the A.L. Top 10 in wins (T1st), ERA (3.29, 6th), strikeouts (5th) and innings (8th)...joined Corey Kluber as the first teammates to accumulate 18 wins and 220 strikeouts each since Arizona s Randy Johnson & Curt Schilling in 2002 (6th duo all-time).» Went 5-0 with a 1.48 ERA (7ER/42.2IP) and 51 strikeouts in six September starts, finishing the season on a career-best six-decision winning streak...carrasco and Corey Kluber simultaneously became the first pitchers to post five wins, 50 strikeouts, and an ERA of 1.50-or-less in a calendar month since Sam McDowell in June 1969 (6-0, 50K, 1.05 ERA; courtesy of ELIAS).» Made his Postseason debut in Game 3 of the ALDS against New York-AL after missing the 2016 playoffs with a broken metacarpal in his right hand...tossed 5.2 shutout innings on just three hits (3BB, 7K) but took a no decision in the Tribe s eventual 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium. CAREER SNAPSHOT» Right-hander is in his 10th season with the Cleveland organization after being acquired from Philadelphia on July 29, 2009, along with INF Jason Donald, RHP Jason Knapp & C Lou Marson, in exchange for OF Ben Francisco & LHP Cliff Lee.» 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 15th professional season since signing with Philadelphia as a non-drafted free agent on Nov. 25, has appeared in parts of nine Major League seasons with Cleveland...missed the entire 2012 season after having right elbow surgery.» For more career notes and biographical information, please see pages of the 2018 Cleveland Indians Information & Record Book. CARRASCO S CAREER RECORD W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER BB SO Career CARRASCO vs. CINCINNATI 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: 9.0, 2x, last May 9 at MIL Innings: 9.0, 8x, last May 9, 2018 at MIL Hits: 9, May 3 vs. TOR Hits: 11, Sept. 27, 2010 vs DET Runs: 6, 2x, last June 1 at MIN Runs: 8, 2x, last June 26, 2017 vs. TEX ER: 6, 2x, last June 1 at MIN ER: 8, 2x, last June 26, 2017 vs. TEX SO s: 14, May 9 at MIL SO s: 15, Sept. 25, 2015 at KC Walks: 3, 2x, last June 1 at MIN Walks: 5, Apr. 16, 2017 vs. DET HR: 2, 2x, last May 26 vs. HOU HR: 3, 4x, last June 26, 2017 vs. TEX Pitches: 117, May 9 at MIL Pitches: 124, July 1, 2015 at TB CG s: 2, last May 9 at MIL CG s: 10, last May 9, 2018 at MIL Low-Hit CG: 3, April 11 vs. DET Low-Hit CG: 1, Sept. 25, 2015 at KC CG SHO s: N/A CG SHO s: 3, last June 25, 2016 at DET Win Streak: 4, March 31 - April 23 Win Streak: 10, Aug April 23, mlb splits Career mlb splits 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 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. Cincinnati Mahle vs. Cleveland PLAYER AVG H AB HR RBI BB SO PLAYER AVG H AB HR RBI BB SO Barnhart Tyler Mahle has not faced any current member of the Casali Cleveland Indians in his Major League career. Duvall Gennett Hamilton Peraza Schebler Suarez Votto carrasco S 2018 DAY-BY-DAY Date Opp. Score Dec. ERA IP H R ER HR BB-I SO Left Game P/S 3/31 at SEA 6-5 W Leading /52 4/6 vs. KC 3-2 W Leading /64 4/11 vs. DET 5-1 W Leading /76 4/18 at MIN Tied /70 4/23 at BAL 2-1 W Leading /58 4/28 vs. SEA 4-12 L Trailing /36 Mar./Apr. Totals /3 vs. TOR Leading /71 5/9 at MIL 6-2 W Leading /85 5/14 at DET 3-6 L Trailing /73 5/20 at HOU 1-3 L Trailing /71 5/26 vs. HOU 8-6 W Leading /70 May Totals /1 at MIN 4-7 L Trailing /48 6/6 vs. MIL 3-1 W Leading /71 6/11 at CWS 4-0 W Leading /74 6/16 vs. MIN 3-9 L Trailing /25 June Totals /6 vs. OAK 10-4 W Leading /65 July Totals Season Totals STEAL RATES WHILE PITCHING Year(s) CS SBA CS% % % TOTAL % TOMORROW S probable starter RHP COREY KLUBER (12-4, 2.49)» The 32-year-old right-hander is set to make his 20th start of the 2018 campaign in tomorrow night s series opener vs. New York-AL...will mark the 183rd start and 188th appearance of his Major League career.» Will be pitching on regular four days rest after making his last start on July 7 vs. Oakland...did not factor into the decision despite tossing 7.0 shutout innings, scattering five hits with two walks and three strikeouts...kluber has now tossed a quality start in an MLB-high 17 of his 19 outings this season.» Kluber is set to make his first start this season against the New York Yankees... owns a lifetime record of 5-1 in seven career starts vs. the Yankees with a 1.80 ERA (10ER/50.0IP)...went 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA in two regular-season starts against New York-AL in 2017, including a complete game victory at Progressive Field on August 3 (3H, 1R/ER, 1BB, 11K).» Will also be making his 11th start at Progressive Field this season, where he has gone 7-1 with a 1.43 ERA (11ER/69.0IP)...he currently owns with the 2nd-lowest home ERA in MLB (Tampa Bay s Blake Snell ).» Kluber enters play today ranked 1st in the American League with 1.1 walks per 9.0 innings, while he also sits T2nd in wins (12), 3rd in innings pitched (126.1), 6th in ERA (2.49), 8th in opponent batting average (.207) and 9th in strikeouts (123)...with a win tomorrow, Kluber would become the first pitcher to win 13 games in the first half since Gaylord Perry (15 wins) in 1974.

3 PAGE 3 CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME NOTES wednesday, july 11, 2018 HITTERS NOTES: vs.lhp:.268( ) 29HR,122RBI vs.rhp:.248( ) 94HR,311RBI Home:.277( ) 66HR,252RBI Road:.230( ) 57HR,181RBI CIN Series: 16-69,6 2B,5BB,9RBI,9R,4HR H-Stand:40-173,13 2B,15BB,21RBI,22R,4HR RISP:.251( ) 29HR,306RBI GREG ALLEN #1 vs.lhp:.217(5-23) 0HR,1RBI vs.rhp:.206(21-102) 1HR,4RBI Home:.238(15-63) 1HR,4RBI Road:.177(11-62) 0HR,1RBI CIN Series: 1-7,1R H-Stand:4-19,1 2B,1BB,1RBI,2R Streak:0G (0-3), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.061(2-33) 0HR,3RBI Split the season between Cleveland and AAA Columbus and is beginning his third stint with the Major League club in 2018 (April 17-18; May 6-June 17) At Columbus he is batting.326 (42- for-129) with 11 2B, 1 HR and 10 RBI in 35 games, including 10 steals and 26 runs scored (.429/.434/.863). Over last 8 G at AAA, batted.529 (18-for-34) w/3 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBI and 8 runs. 2018: has appeared in 2 games in LF, 29GS/32G in CF, 4GS/11G in RF this year for CLE (13-for-53 w/runners on) 1 st career walk-off homer, 5/27vHOU off Peacock(only HR this year; 2 nd career homer) recalled for third time on July 3 (Chisenhall DL, 5-for-22, 2 runs, 2B, 2 RBI in 6 games since return). YONDER ALONSO #17 vs.lhp:.203(14-69) 3HR,16RBI vs.rhp:.267(58-217) 10HR,33RBI Home:.244(33-135) 8HR,28RBI Road:.258(39-151) 5HR,21RBI CIN Series: 1-7,1BB,1RBI,2R,1HR H-Stand:2-14,1BB,2RBI,2R,1HR Streak:0G (0-5), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.288(21-73) 2HR,33RBI 2018: 73GS/79G at 1B July 8 games: 9-for-31(.290), 2 2B, HR, 6 RBI hitting.314 (37-118) w/runners on base 5 th career 4-hit game, July A.L. LEADERS: Grand Slams (T1st, 2), AB/RBI (14th, 5.8) HR d in 3 str. games, 4/26-28 (first time career) Last 33 G is 36-for-128(.281) w/9 2B, 4HR, 23RBI, 17 runs (19-for-last-52 w/runners on) leads A.L. first basemen in RBI (49; Healy 2 nd at 46) 3rd career grand slam, 3/31@SEA; 4 th career on 6/22 vdet MICHAEL BRANTLEY #23-All-Star vs.lhp:.261(23-88) 3HR,13RBI vs.rhp:.321(75-234) 8HR,37RBI Home:.343(58-169) 6HR,35RBI Road:.261(40-153) 5HR,15RBI CIN Series: 2-8,1 2B,1BB,1RBI H-Stand:6-21,4 2B,1BB,2RBI,2R Streak:0G (0-4), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.268(22-82) 2HR,36RBI 2018 option picked up, 11/3 2018: debut in LF off D.L (3/26-4/5) on 4/6 (has 71GS in LF, 7GS at DH) May: 27G, 38-for-114(.333) w/26rs, 7 2B, 7HR, 26RBI is 46-for-137(.336) w/runners on 5 str multi-hit games, 4/ OPS vs. RHP batting.389 (21-for-54) on the first pitch of at-bats 500 th career RBI on Jul-5 at KC First career grand slam in 3,930 th career plate appearance May 1 vs. TEX (Kela), 2 nd career slam on May 11 vs. KC (2 GS in 9-gm span) reached safely via H/BB in 49 of last 55 games A.L. LEADERS PA/SO (2nd, 11.3), AVG (12th,.304), SF (T12th, 4), 2B (T14th, 24), Mutli-Hit G (T14th, 28) Men On Base (5th,.336), Home (6th,.343), vs. RHP (7th,.321) MLB LEADERS: Grand Slams (T1st, 2), PA/SO (2nd, 11.3)Home (7th,.343), vs. RHP (11th,.321) 19-gm hit streak, May 19-30, longest in MLB (T2nd longest of career; 22G in 2012; 19G in 2010) July: 9 games, 11-for-38 (.289), 6 R, 6 2B, 6 RBI RAJAI DAVIS #26 vs.lhp:.235(16-68) 0HR,2RBI vs.rhp:.264(19-72) 1HR,4RBI Home:.253(20-79) 0HR,3RBI Road:.246(15-61) 1HR,3RBI OAK Series/H-Stand: 0-5 Streak:0G (0-5), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.138(4-29) 0HR,5RBI Signed minor league deal on Feb : 23GS/32G in CF in 2018; (12GS/19G in LF; 2 G in RF) is 3-for-8 as PH...Is 16-for-20 in SB attempts 400 th steal, 5/3 vtor (G1) is second among active players (Jose Reyes/516) in steals with 410 oldest player in club history w/3 steals in a game, 6/6 vmil A.L. LEADERS: SB (T5th, 16), CS (T10th, 4), SH (T10th, 3) 10-for-53 (.189)w/men on & 16-for-66 (.242) vs. LHP last 21G is 16-for-49 w/ HR, 3BB and 8 steals(15 runs) EDWIN ENCARNACION #10 vs.lhp:.197(15-76) 3HR,11RBI vs.rhp:.236(54-229) 17HR,51RBI Home:.265(44-166) 10HR,38RBI Road:.180(25-139) 10HR,24RBI CIN Series: 0-7,1BB H-Stand:4-16,1 2B,3BB,4RBI,2R Streak:0G (0-7), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.289(24-83) 5HR,43RBI CAREER: Has hit at least 30HR in each of the last six seasons (only player in MLB; his 251 homers since 2012 are the most in MLB over that span; Nelson Cruz has 239). 2018: 68 GS at DH, 13 GS at 1B in th career multi-hr game; 3 rd career 3HR game on 5/2 vs. TEX (6 RBI) 2nd career inside-park-hr on 4/2@LAA 350th career HR on is 34-for-147(.231) w/men on Since 5/1: 54 G, 53-for-205(.259), 10 2B, 14HR, 52 RBI (.848 OPS; 24 walks last 45 games) last 18 games has 21 RBI(7-for-44 since 6/25) A.L. LEADERS: AB/RBI (3rd, 4.9), RBI (T4th, 62), AB/HR (11th, 15.3), HR (12th, 20), SF (T12th, 4) MLB LEADERS: AB/RBI (7th, 4.9), RBI (T8th, 62) 32 of 62RBI have come via HR(52RBI last 53G) 31 st career multi-hr game on June 3 at MIN(4RBI) 4th among active players behind Pujols-57; Cabrera-39; Beltre th career grand slam, June 23 vdet (Lewicki) YAN GOMES #7 vs.lhp:.354(23-65) 4HR,11RBI vs.rhp:.211(35-166) 6HR,17RBI Home:.267(31-116) 4HR,12RBI Road:.235(27-115) 6HR,16RBI CIN Series: 2-4,1 2B,1R H-Stand:3-13,1 2B,2R Streak:2G (3-9), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.176(9-51) 2HR,16RBI 2018: 3rd among A.L. catchers in OPS (.762) among players with at least 175 plate apps 3 rd career grand slam, 7/2 at KC 500 th career MLB hit, 7/2 at KC 2018: (club is 33-26), 1 GS at DH Is 11-for-36 in throwing out would-be basestealers (9 of last 19) is 20-for-97(.206) w/men on 3rd career walk-off HR on 4/8 vs. KC (Maurer) Since June 1: (26-93,.280,10 2B, 4HR, 15RBI, 26 games,.859 OPS) OPS vlhp...2 nd career 4-hit game on 5/13 vkc hit in 15 of 20 June Gs (.284, 19/67, 3HR, 11RBI) ERIK GONZÁLEZ #9 vs.lhp:.229(8-35) 1HR,3RBI vs.rhp:.314(16-51) 0HR,10RBI Home:.314(16-51) 0HR,8RBI Road:.229(8-35) 1HR,5RBI OAK Series/H-Stand: 1-7 Streak:1G (1-4), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.286(8-28) 0HR,10RBI 2018: Has appeared in 22G/10GS at 2B, 8G/5GS at 3B, 7G/2GS at SS, 8G/3GS at 1B is 13-for-39(.333) w/runners on (2-for-5 as a PH) 6-for-32 (.188) in June, 15G, 3 2B, 4 RBI, 11K started the year 0-for-6 and since is 24-for-80 (7 2B, HR, 13RBI) 6 th career 3-hit game & second career 4-RBI game on 5/3 v TOR (G2) 15 G in May: 14-for-32(.438), 4 2B, HR, 8RBI BRANDON GUYER #6 vs.lhp:.254(15-59) 3HR,9RBI vs.rhp:.048(2-42) 0HR,2RBI Home:.192(10-52) 2HR,5RBI Road:.143(7-49) 1HR,6RBI OAK Series/H-Stand: 1-2,1 2B,1BB Streak:1G (1-1), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.269(7-26) 2HR,10RBI 2018: 1GS/10G in LF and 25GS/38G in RF in for-43(.186) w/ men on hit.154 in May: 6-for-39, 2 2B, HR, 5 RBI, 14 G has a.880 OPS vs. LHP but is 2-for-42 vs. RHP (1 BB, 1 2B, 17 SO).first career grand slam on May 15 at DET (Liriano) 1-for-last-41 vs. RHP dating back to Apr : Placed on the Disabled List on May 20 with a cervical strain, suffered the day before attempting in Houston while attempting to field a foul ball. He appeared in 12 rehab games with AA Akron and AAA Columbus, May 25-June 10, prior to June 14 activation.since return is 5-for-21 in 17 games 2-for-14 as a PH w/a double(first professional pitching app. June 16 vs. MIN, 1.0IP, 0R) JASON KIPNIS #22 vs.lhp:.256(20-78) 2HR,13RBI vs.rhp:.206(48-233) 6HR,24RBI Home:.250(38-152) 7HR,25RBI Road:.189(30-159) 1HR,12RBI CIN Series: 2-6,1 2B,2BB,2RBI,2R,1HR H-Stand:3-9,1 2B,5BB,3RBI,2R,1HR Streak:0G (0-2), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.263(20-76) 4HR,31RBI Had streak of 4 straight multi-hit starts snapped on 5/4.751 OPS vs. LHP (8 of 26 extra base hits;.630 OPS vs. RHP) 10 of 26 extra-base hits are w/risp(.821 OPS w/ RISP) 2018: 80GS/82G at 2B, 1 GS at DH Is 31-for-119(.261) w/men on season-high 3 hits on Apr. 12 vdet (R, 2B) last 19 G is 19-for-62 (.306) w/12 runs, 4 2B, 4HR, 12RBI; reached via hit or BB in 46 of last 50 Gs(24 str. at home) gm-winning 3-run HR in 9th inn., 6/8 at DET. FRANCISCO LINDOR #12- All-Star vs.lhp:.381(40-105) 5HR,15RBI vs.rhp:.262(69-263) 19HR,44RBI Home:.322(58-180) 13HR,33RBI Road:.271(51-188) 11HR,26RBI CIN Series: 2-9,1 2B,3RBI,1R,1HR H-Stand:6-21,1 2B,1BB,4RBI,5R,1HR Streak:2G (2-9), 1HR, 3RBI RISP:.333(24-72) 5HR,39RBI 2018: 88GS, 1 GS DH at SS in 2018 (.301, w/men on; 18 of 24 HR solos; 19 HR vrhp) Owns a OPS vs. LHP (.333 w/risp;.381 AVG vs. LHP) Only Indians player in club hist. w/2 games of 2 2B, 2HR in a career/season(has 3 games of at least 3XBH) has a.463 on-base % with RISP (HRd in 3 str. games 2X) last 11G: 16-for-45, 15 R, 5HR, 15RBI May: A.L. Player of the month (.373, 10HR, 23RBI, 1.169OPS)...3 rd /4 th/ 5 th multi-hr games in May 12 Gms of multiple XBH hits ( 1st in MLB; 23G since 2017 are 3 rd in MLB) A.L. LEADERS: Runs (1st, 80), XBH (T1st, 52), TB (2nd, 209), Mutli-Hit G (T2nd, 37), AB (T2nd, 368), 2B (T4th, 28), HR (5th, 24), SLG (6th,.568), Hits (6th, 109), Grand Slams (T6th, 1), OPS (7th,.938), Times On (7th, 154), RBI (T10th, 59), BB (T11th, 3), AB/HR (12th, 15.3), OBP (13th,.370), vs. LHP (3rd,.381) set career-high hit streak at 15G(4/29-5/14) MLB LEADERS: Runs (1st, 80), XBH (T1st, 52), TB (2nd, 209), Mutli-Hit G (T3rd, 37), AB (T3rd, 368), HR (5th, 24), 2B (T5th, 28) vs. LHP (5th,.381), Extra-base hit in 9 straight, 5/1-9 has 4 2HR games (2 nd in MLB; Machado-5) career-high 7RBI, 7/2@KC(2 nd career GS) First MLB SS w/at least 75 runs& 50 ext base hits in 1 st half TYLER NAQUIN #30 vs.lhp:.200(3-15) 0HR,3RBI vs.rhp:.274(34-124) 2HR,13RBI Home:.293(22-75) 0HR,8RBI Road:.234(15-64) 2HR,8RBI CIN Series: 3-8,1 2B,1R H-Stand:4-18,1 2B,2R Streak:2G (3-8), 0HR, 0RBI RISP:.265(9-34) 1HR,14RBI 2018: started in LF on Opening Day 2018 (has 4GS/5G in LF; 25GS/34G in RF; 9GS/13G CF; hit 1 st HR since 8/19/2016 on Apr. 19-for-65(.292) w/runners on base Optioned on 4/6; recalled 4/8 (Chisenhall DL) 2-for-9 as a pinch-hitter May: 10-for-24 (.417), 9 G, 2 2B, HR, 6 RBI, 6 runs 2018: on 10-day D.L., 5/12-6/14, w/a left hamstring strain on May 11 running bases vs. KC.Appeared in 6 Gs on rehab to AA Akron & AAA Columbus, 6/3-13 (12-for-64,.188, 3 2B, 5 RBI in 21 games since return) 11-game hitting streak from May 1-June 17 was a career-best. ROBERTO PÉREZ #55 vs.lhp:.286(4-14) 0HR,1RBI vs.rhp:.124(11-89) 1HR,6RBI Home:.192(10-52) 1HR,5RBI Road:.098(5-51) 0HR,2RBI CIN Series: 1-4,1RBI H-Stand:1-7,1BB,1RBI Streak:1G (1-4), 0HR, 1RBI RISP:.115(3-26) 0HR,6RBI 2018: 31GS at catcher in 2018 (club is in his starts; 5-for-23 throwing out potential baserunners) has a.697 OPS vs. LHP and is 4-for-14 w/a R, RBI, 3 BB is 4-for-42 with runners on base (1-for-18 w/ 2outs, runners on; 1-for-14 with RISP-2outs) JOSÉ RAMÍREZ #11- All-Star vs.lhp:.293(29-99) 3HR,14RBI vs.rhp:.289(70-242) 22HR,46RBI Home:.309(51-165) 13HR,35RBI Road:.273(48-176) 12HR,25RBI CIN Series: 2-9,1 2B,1RBI,1R,1HR H-Stand:5-21,2 2B,1BB,4RBI,3R,1HR Streak:1G (2-4), 1HR, 1RBI RISP:.305(25-82) 5HR,33RBI 2018: 85GS at 3B, on 11K vs. LHP in 105PAs 7 th career 2HR game, Since 4/29 (76/ , 24 2B,18HR, 48RBI, 64G, OPS) A.L. LEADERS: XBH (T1st, 52), HR (T2nd, 25), TB (3rd, 202), SB (3rd, 19), IBB (3rd, 8), SLG (4th,.592), OPS (4th,.983), BB (4th, 54), AB/HR (6th, 13.6), Times On Base (6th, 156), OBP (7th,.391), PA/SO (7th, 8.9), RBI (T7th, 60), 2B (T7th, 26), Runs (T9th, 61) w/2 strikes (T9th,.242) 7 steals last 12 games; successful on last 13 SB attempts MLB LEADERS: AB/GDP (1st, 341.0), XBH (T1st, 52), HR (T2nd, 25), TB (3rd, 202), SLG (6th,.592), OPS (7th,.983) 25 games of multiple XBH hits since 2017(T1 st in MLB; leads MLB w/143 XBH since 2017; Lindor 2nd at 133) is 12-for-31 (.387) w/risp-2outs 2 nd in May OPS in homered in 3 straight games for 2 nd time in career, 5/29-31 he and Lindor are the 1 st duo in club history w/at least 50 ext base hits in 1 st half (5 th time in MLB history) 32-game streak of reaching base safely, 5/22-6/26(career-high; 15 BB last 21 games) In 9 July games: 11-for-39(.282) w/5 runs, 6 2B, HR, 7 RBI

4 PAGE 4 CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME NOTES wednesday, july 11, 2018 BULLPEN INFORMATION W L ERA G SV/OPP IR/S 1st Bat/Retired IP H R ER BB SO HR /31 138/41 273/ PITCHING BY MONTH PITCHER APRIL MAY JUNE JULY Allen, C , 2.13 ERA (12.2IP, 3ER) 0-1-4, 3.97 ERA (11.1IP, 5ER) 0-2-7, 5.40 ERA (8.1IP, 5ER) 0-1-2, ERA (4.1IP, 6ER) Bauer, T , 2.45 ERA (40.1IP, 11ER) 2-1-0, 2.81 ERA (32IP, 10ER) 3-3-0, 2.18 ERA (41.1IP, 10ER) 1-0-0, 1.15 ERA (15.2IP, 2ER) Bieber, S , 6.35 ERA (5.2IP, 4ER) 3-0-0, 0.96 ERA (18.2IP, 2ER) 1-1-0, 6.00 ERA (12IP, 8ER) Carrasco, C , 3.08 ERA (38IP, 13ER) 2-2-0, 4.98 ERA (34.1IP, 19ER) 2-2-0, 5.21 ERA (19IP, 11ER) 1-0-0, 5.06 ERA (5.1IP, 3ER) Clevinger, M , 2.56 ERA (31.2IP, 9ER) 2-2-0, 3.60 ERA (40IP, 16ER) 2-1-0, 2.78 ERA (32.1IP, 10ER) 1-1-0, 6.00 ERA (12IP, 8ER) Kluber, C , 2.18 ERA (45.1IP, 11ER) 4-1-0, 1.83 ERA (39.1IP, 8ER) 3-2-0, 4.08 ERA (28.2IP, 13ER) 1-0-0, 2.08 ERA (13IP, 3ER) McAllister, Z , ERA (9.2IP, 11ER) 0-0-0, 3.75 ERA (12IP, 5ER) 0-0-0, 4.22 ERA (10.2IP, 5ER) 0-0-0, 4.50 ERA (4IP, 2ER) Otero, D , 4.91 ERA (11IP, 6ER) 1-0-0, 9.31 ERA (9.2IP, 10ER) 0-0-0, 4.00 ERA (9IP, 4ER) 0-0-0, 3.60 ERA (5IP, 2ER) Perez, O , 0.90 ERA (10IP, 1ER) 0-0-0, 0.00 ERA (1.2IP, 0ER) Plutko, A , 3.93 ERA (18.1IP, 8ER) 1-2-0, 5.40 ERA (18.1IP, 11ER) - Ramirez, N , 9.82 ERA (3.2IP, 4ER) 0-0-0, 0.00 ERA (12.1IP, 0ER) 0-0-0, ERA (2.1IP, 3ER) Rzepczynski, M , 0.00 ERA (2.2IP, 0ER) PITCHING NOTES: vs.all:.243( )115hr vs.lh:.251( )56hr vs.rh:.237( )59hr Home: , 4.32ERA (417.0IP,200ER) Road: , 3.67ERA (397.0IP,162ER) CODY ALLEN #37 vs.all:.209(28-134)5hr vs.lh:.254(15-59)4hr vs.rh:.173(13-75)1hr Home:2-1-9, 5.94ERA (16.2IP,11ER)18G Road:0-3-9, 3.60ERA (20.0IP,8ER)20G Last Win:4/30/2018 vtex Last 2018: 18-for-19 in save chances 29 of 38 G scoreless batters are 16-for-60 (.267) w/men on has struck out 34.9% (67/192) of LH batters faced since start of 2017 ERA of 1.37 (7ER/46.0 IP) against A.L.Central since 2017 Career-high 6 runs/er all d on July 10 vs. CIN 13 str. save conversions since May 19 (Tied Bob Wickman on Jul-3 at KC; 139 SV) A.L. LEADERS: Saves ( 8th, 18), Opp Avg (20th,.209) has 5 saves of at least 1.1IP (entering in the 8 th inning; is 5-for-6 in such situations). CAREER: Franchise career-leader in saves at 140, passing Bob Wickman on July 4 at KC Most strikeouts (529) and relief appearances (424) in franchise history...most seasons of at least 24 saves in club history (4) Only Allen, Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel have at least 30 saves in each of last 3 seasons ( ) ZACH McALLISTER #34 vs.all:.292(42-144)7hr vs.lh:.339(20-59)3hr vs.rh:.259(22-85)4hr Home:0-1-0, 6.45ERA (22.1IP,16ER)19G Road:0-1-0, 4.50ERA (14.0IP,7ER)17G Last Last 2018: has 4 holds in 36 appearances this year...19 of 36 outings scoreless (Cozart walk-off all d 7 HR in 36.1IP Season-high 2.1IP, 5/11 vs. KC last 4 outings has allowed 2R/ER in 4.0IP(5 H, 1K) batters are 22-for-58 w/runners on base and 14-for-43 (.326) with RISP Posted a 3.75 ERA in 11 May games (12.0IP, 9H, 5R/ER, 14SO,.209 avg) DAN OTERO #61 vs.all:.254(35-138)8hr vs.lh:.362(17-47)4hr vs.rh:.198(18-91)4hr Home:1-0-0, 3.27ERA (22.0IP,8ER)21G Road:0-1-0, 9.95ERA (12.2IP,14ER)14G Last Win:5/27/2018 vhou Last Walked 7 of 384 RH batters (1.8%) since the start of best among qualified RPs in MLB 12 BB the last 2 seasons in 94.2 IP (6 of them int l) last 15 games: 14.0IP,13H, 6ER 2018: Took the loss in first outing of the season at Seattle on 4/1 (D Gordon homer) last 21 outings: 19.0 IP, 17H, 9ER, 2BB, 12K 12 of 35 outings at least 1.1 IP 3rd on club with 34.2 relief innings batters are 15-for-55(.273) w/runners on;.289 (11/38) with RISP career ERA of 2.05 (21ER/92.0IP) in 80 games in Progressive Field has 1 hold (5/26 vhou) OLIVER PEREZ #39 vs.all:.125(5-40)0hr vs.lh:.174(4-23)0hr vs.rh:.059(1-17)0hr Home:0-0-0, 1.69ERA (5.1IP,1ER)7G Road:0-0-0, 0.00ERA (6.1IP,0ER)11G Last Win:6/28/2016 vny Last Signed by CLE as free agent on 6/2/18; granted release from NYY org on 6/1 2017: Spent season in Washington pen Stranded inherited baserunners (86%), 2 nd in NL 2018: Spent first 2 months pitching at AAA Scranton/WB(AAA); 2.57 ERA in 16 games(14.0ip, 17H, 4ER, 3BB, 15K) Signed w/cin on Feb. 25; released on 3/23; signed w/nyy on 3/30 CLE debut on 6/2 at MIN (1.1IP, 0R, 3K) 17 of 18 outings scoreless(rhh are 1-for-17, 6K; has 7 holds; 2-for-22 w/runners on).11 str. scoreless outings (6.0IP, 1H, 7K, batters 1-for-19) CAREER: Owns 4 th -most appearances (570) & 3 rd -most strikeouts (1448) of a Mexican-born pitcher in MLB hist Indians are his 8 th MLB club to date (NYM, ARI, WSH, SEA, SD, PIT, HOU) ADAM PLUTKO #45 vs.all:.252(35-139)9hr vs.lh:.303(20-66)5hr vs.rh:.205(15-73)4hr Home:3-0-0, 4.87ERA (20.1IP,11ER)4G Road:1-2-0, 4.41ERA (16.1IP,8ER)3G Last Win:6/24/2018 vdet In 4 TH stint w/cle after 7/10 recall has made 6 starts with Cleveland, winning his first 3 decisions as a starter is 4-2 with a 4.67 in 6GS (34.2IP, 33H, 18ER, 8HR, 9BB, 24K) LHH.979OPS; RHH.693OPS Relief debut 6/16 vs. MIN (2.0IP, 2H, 1R/ER) Is 5-3 w/a 1.94 ERA in 10GS at AAA Columbus (65IP, 33H, 14ER, 30BB, 59K,.145avg) no-hitter at SYRA (9.0IP) on 6/2 Over his last 6 AAA starts; ERA is 1.29 (42.0IP, 15H, 6ER NEIL RAMIREZ #58 vs.all:.225(16-71)4hr vs.lh:.190(4-21)1hr vs.rh:.240(12-50)3hr Home:0-0-0, 6.75ERA (6.2IP,5ER)11G Road:0-0-0, 1.54ERA (11.2IP,2ER)11G Last Last Signed as FA on 11/30/17 and was a non-roster invitee to ML camp (9G) Selected to roster May 15 (Zimmer DL) has pitched in 22G (18.1IP,16H, 7R/ER, 9 holds) debut 5/15@DET 2018: Spent first six weeks w/aaa Columbus, posting a mark of & a 2.55 ERA in 13 relief outings (17.2IP, 13H, 5R/ER, 3BB, 31SO,.200 avg) avg d 15.8 SO per 9.0IP and fanned 11 of his last 18 batters faced over 4 scoreless contests (5.1IP) all d runs in 4 of 22 G w/cle (17 straight scoreless apps from May 28-Jul. 6, covering 15.1IP) LHH.653 OPS MARC RZEPCZYNSKI #33 vs.all:.340(16-47)2hr vs.lh:.258(8-31)0hr vs.rh:.500(8-16)2hr Home:0-1-0, 7.11ERA (6.1IP,5ER)12G Road:0-0-0, 6.75ERA (4.0IP,3ER)11G Last Last Save:8/16/2017 vbal Signed as a free agent by Cleveland on June 18; assigned to AAA Columbus, appearing in 6 games in relief (1ER/2.2IP/1K) Spent 2017 and the first two months of the 2018 season w/sea; designated on 6/1 and later released promoted from AAA on July relief outings with Cleveland from (career-high 73 games in 2014) has 5 holds on year(2 w/cle) all 5 outings with Cleveland are scoreless, covering 2.2 IP 2018 vs. CIN Reds Career vs. CIN Reds W-L-S ERA G IP H R/ER BB SO W-L-S ERA IP/ER Allen, Cody / /11 Bieber, Shane / Carrasco, Carlos / /14 Clevinger, Mike / /9 McAllister, Zach / /4 Olson, Tyler / Otero, Danny / /7 Perez, Oliver / /55 Plutko, Adam / Ramirez, Neil / /5 Rzepczynski, Marc / /5 INDIANS / 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. 7/10 vs.cin(4-7) / L McAllister, Z. 7/8 vs.oak(0-6) / ND Olson, T. 6/16 vs.min(3-9) / ND Otero, D. 7/10 vs.cin(4-7) / ND Perez, O. 7/7 vs.oak(3-6) 0.1-0/ ND Plutko, A. 6/16 vs.min(3-9) /1-1 1 ND Ramirez, N. 7/7 vs.oak(3-6) /3-1 2 ND Rzepczynski, M. 7/9 vs.cin(5-7) / ND TEAM 7/10 vs.cin(4-7) / L

5 PAGE 5 CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME NOTES wednesday, july 11, 2018 STARTS IN THE ORDER PLAYER G. Allen Y. Alonso M. Brantley M. Cabrera L. Chisenhall R. Davis E. Encarnacion Y. Gomes E. Gonzalez B. Guyer J. Kipnis F. Lindor T. Naquin R. Perez J. Ramirez B. Zimmer Pitchers GAMES STARTED PLAYER C 1B 2B 3B SS LF RF CF DH G. Allen Y. Alonso M. Brantley M. Cabrera L. Chisenhall R. Davis E. Encarnacion Y. Gomes E. Gonzalez B. Guyer J. Kipnis F. Lindor T. Naquin R. Perez J. Ramirez B. Zimmer LINE-UPS USED:062 in 90 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 G. Allen , 7/7 voak ,5x, 7/7 voak /27/18 vhou(peacock) Y. Alonso , ,2x, 6/22 vdet /9/18 vcin(desclafani) M. Brantley , 5/3 vtor 7/9 vcin ,2x, 5/11 vkc M. Cabrera ,2x, L. Chisenhall ,3x, ,3x, R. Davis ,2x, , E. Encarnacion ,3x, 5/26 vhou 7/8 voak , 5/2 vtex Y. Gomes , 5/13 vkc 7/9 vcin , E. Gonzalez ,2x, 5/3 vtor , 5/3 vtor B. Guyer ,17x, 7/8 voak , J. Kipnis ,2x, 6/18 vcws 7/9 vcin ,3x, 6/20 vcws /9/18 vcin(garrett) F. Lindor ,2x, 7/7 voak , /10/18 vcin(romano) T. Naquin ,7x, 7/10 vcin 7/10 vcin , - 1 R. Perez ,3x, 6/18 vcws 6/18 vcws , 6/18 vcws /10/18 vdet(wilson) J. Ramirez ,9x, 7/10 vcin ,6x, 7/6 voak /10/18 vcin(romano) B. Zimmer ,2x, 4/24 vchi , - 1 INDIANS BATTING BY MONTH HITTER APRIL MAY JUNE JULY G. Allen.000 (0-1), 2G.273 (18-66) HR, 3RBI, 19G.083 (3-36), 13G.227 (5-22), 2RBI, 6G Y. Alonso.234 (22-94) 8HR, 21RBI, 27G.273 (24-88) 3HR, 12RBI, 27G.233 (17-73) HR, 10RBI, 19G.290 (9-31) HR, 6RBI, 8G M. Brantley.343 (24-70) 2HR, 10RBI, 18G.333 (38-114) 7HR, 26RBI, 27G.250 (25-100) 2HR, 8RBI, 25G.289 (11-38), 6RBI, 9G M. Cabrera (7-39), 8RBI, 11G.263 (5-19), 3RBI, 6G - L. Chisenhall.235 (4-17), 7G (20-62) HR, 7RBI, 21G.600 (3-5), 2RBI, G R. Davis.186 (8-43), 19G.245 (12-49), 3RBI, 21G.324 (11-34) HR, 3RBI, 13G.286 (4-14), 5G E. Encarnacion.160 (16-100) 6HR, 10RBI, 27G.315 (29-92) 7HR, 24RBI, 23G.217 (18-83) 6HR, 20RBI, 22G.200 (6-30) HR, 8RBI, 9G Y. Gomes.258 (17-66) 4HR, 8RBI, 19G.208 (15-72) 2HR, 5RBI, 19G.284 (19-67) 3HR, 11RBI, 20G.269 (7-26) HR, 4RBI, 6G E. Gonzalez.182 (2-11), RBI, 12G.438 (14-32) HR, 8RBI, 15G.188 (6-32), 4RBI, 15G.182 (2-11), 6G B. Guyer.146 (6-41) 2HR, 5RBI, 19G.154 (6-39) HR, 5RBI, 14G.188 (3-16), RBI, 13G.400 (2-5), 5G J. Kipnis.178 (19-107), 7RBI, 27G.221 (23-104) 3HR, 15RBI, 27G.266 (21-79) 4HR, 11RBI, 22G.238 (5-21) HR, 4RBI, 7G F. Lindor.245 (27-110) 4HR, 11RBI, 27G.373 (44-118) 10HR, 23RBI, 27G.243 (25-103) 6HR, 12RBI, 26G.351 (13-37) 4HR, 13RBI, 9G T. Naquin.294 (15-51) HR, 5RBI, 20G.417 (10-24) HR, 6RBI, 9G.162 (6-37), 4RBI, 12G.222 (6-27), RBI, 9G R. Perez.121 (4-33) HR, RBI, 10G.167 (6-36), 3RBI, 11G.130 (3-23), 2RBI, 8G.182 (2-11), RBI, 4G J. Ramirez.267 (28-105) 7HR, 16RBI, 27G.336 (36-107) 11HR, 25RBI, 27G.267 (24-90) 6HR, 12RBI, 26G.282 (11-39) HR, 7RBI, 9G B. Zimmer.240 (18-75) HR, 3RBI, 25G.174 (4-23) HR, 6RBI, 7G.250 (2-8), 2G vs. CIN Reds G AB R H HR RBI AVG G. Allen Y. Alonso M. Brantley R. Davis E. Encarnacion Y. Gomes E. Gonzalez B. Guyer J. Kipnis F. Lindor T. Naquin R. Perez J. Ramirez INDIANS Career vs. CIN Reds AVG AB H HR RBI G. Allen Y. Alonso M. Brantley R. Davis E. Encarnacion Y. Gomes E. Gonzalez B. Guyer J. Kipnis F. Lindor T. Naquin R. Perez J. Ramirez