SEPTEMBER 22, 2021•BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Chang provides big blow, Quantrill strong again in Cleveland's win over RoyalsCal Quantrill strong into seventh inning, Yu Chang hits three-run triple in Cleveland's win over Kansas City Royals
Chang 3-run triple off Benintendi's glove, Indians beat KC
Yu Chang hit a bases-loaded triple off left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s glove in the first inning, leading Cal Quantrill and Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals 4-1SEPTEMBER 22, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yu Chang - Hits bases-clearing tripleChang went 1-for-3 with a three-run triple during Tuesday's win over the Royals.
ImpactChang gave Cleveland an early lead with a one-out, bases-clearing triple against Daniel Lynch in the first inning. In his last four games, Chang has contributed a double, a triple and a home run. He is expected to see regular playing time against left-handed pitching over the final two weeks of the season.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Clase - Locks down 24th saveClase earned the save Tuesday against the Royals after firing a scoreless inning. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two.
ImpactClase worked around a one-out double by Michael Taylor in the ninth to slam the door for his 24th save of the year. Since July 25, Clase has converted 13 save opportunities in a row, improving his season stats to a 1.37 ERA and 0.96 WHIP.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Hunter Dozier - Cranks 15th homerDozier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's loss to Cleveland.
ImpactDozier got the Royals on the board in the seventh inning by taking Cal Quantrill deep with a 399-foot shot. The long ball was his 15th of the year and his second in as many days. The 30-year-old has been quietly heating up as of late, raising his season slash line to .214/.285/.388.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Ernie Clement - Leaves yard in winClement went 2-for-3 with a solo home run during Tuesday's win over the Royals.
ImpactClement took Daniel Lynch deep with a 396-foot blast in the third inning. The long ball accounted for his first hit in three games since getting recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday. Overall this season, the 25-year-old is batting .227/.276/.336 with three homers across 39 games.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Daniel Lynch - Dealt sixth lossLynch (4-6) was charged with the loss against Cleveland on Tuesday after surrendering four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five across six innings.
ImpactLynch allowed Cleveland to hit hard and hit early. After loading the bases with a pair of walks and a single in the first inning, Lynch earned his first out by sending Franmil Reyes down on strikes, but Yu Chang followed with bases-clearing triple to take a 3-0 lead. The southpaw's final damage of the night came from an Ernie Clement home run in the third. Lynch's first-inning woes are nothing new, as the 24-year-old has given up 19 earned runs in the first frames of his 14 starts. Overall this year, Lynch has compiled a 5.40 ERA and 1.57 WHIP.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE
