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 Urshela completed the first three-hit game of his career with a
two-run home run in the top of the 12th inning, giving the Cleveland
Indians a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night at
Angel Stadium.
"I was thrilled for him," Cleveland manager Terry Francona said.
"He's all over the field. He wants the ball. He wants to be a part
of what we're doing."
The Indians broke a three-game losing streak and kept the Angels
three games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West.
Los Angeles lost for the seventh time in eight games.
Right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall began the top of the 12th with a
single against left-hander Jose Alvarez (2-3), the Angels' fourth
reliever. Right-hander Cam Bedrosian, recalled Monday from Triple-A
Salt Lake, replaced Alvarez and induced two outs.
On a 1-0 pitch, Urshela propelled Bedrosian's 78 mph curveball down
the left field line for his fourth home run of the season.
That homer compensated for two opportunities Urshela missed. The
23-year-old Colombian struck out with runners at first and third in
the fifth, then allowed himself to be thrown out while trying to
take third base on second baseman Jose Ramirez's groundball to
Angels shortstop Erick Aybar in the 10th.
"He was beating himself up, so I was really happy to see him get the
big hit," Francona said. "That was nice that he stayed in the game
and didn't sulk. He ended up helping us win."
Cleveland right-hander Zach McAllister (3-3) allowed one hit in a
scoreless 11th inning. Closer Cody Allen struck out two in a perfect
bottom of the 12th to earn his 22nd save, completing the Indians'
two-hit shutout.
Los Angeles had a chance to win the game in the bottom of the ninth
inning against right-hander Carlos Carrasco, who permitted only one
walk and one hit in his nine-inning outing.
After being hit by a pitch, second baseman Johnny Giavotella moved
to second base on pinch hitter Shane Victorino's sacrifice. However,
left fielder David De Jesus lined out and right fielder Kole Calhoun
struck out on an 86 mph curveball.
Carrasco faced just two batters over the minimum and finished with
seven strikeouts. He retired the first 11 batters he faced before
walking center fielder Mike Trout in the fourth inning. Designated
hitter David Murphy got the Angels' first hit when he lined a single
over shortstop Francisco Lindor's glove to start the bottom of the
fifth.
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"He pitched his tail off," Francona said of Carrasco. "He
established a really good fastball early, but then off of that, his
breaking ball just had some really good depth. That was impressive.
It was fun to watch."
Angels starter Matt Shoemaker tied a career high with 10 strikeouts
in his six shutout innings while extending his streak of consecutive
scoreless innings to 19, 4 2/3 fewer than his career best. Last
year's runner-up in voting for the American League's rookie of the
year conceded two walks and five hits.
"He's worked hard on his timing, his delivery and his ability to
keep the ball down and keep it in the strike zone," Los Angeles
manager Mike Scioscia said. "When it's there, he's as tough as
anybody. You saw it last year."
NOTES: Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of Hall of Famer Rod
Carew getting his 3,000th hit. Carew, playing for the
then-California Angels, lashed a single to left field against his
former team, the Minnesota Twins. ... Cleveland RF Lonnie Chisenhall
returned to the lineup after leaving in the fourth inning of Monday
night's game with cervical strain/whiplash. Chisenhall tried to make
a diving catch of a sinking line drive. ... Los Angeles 1B Albert
Pujols returned to the lineup after receiving a day off Monday
night. He went 0-for-4 Tuesday. ... The game drew a crowd of 38,159.
... Angels RHP Jered Weaver pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed three
runs (two earned) Tuesday in a rehab start for Class A Inland
Empire. Weaver has been on the disabled list since June 21 due to an
inflamed left hip.
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