Indians knuckle under to Toronto, lose 5-1

Toronto 5 - Cleveland 1

Recap: Jays pounce on Bauer early and cruise to victory behind Dickey - Let's Go Tribe - Bauer was pulled after getting just four outs, and although the bullpen kept the Blue Jays in check, the five early runs was more than enough for R. A. Dickey.

Blue Jays back R.A. Dickey's complete game | indians.com - Josh Donaldson had three hits, including a pair of doubles, while R.A. Dickey tossed his second complete game of the year to lead the Blue Jays to a 5-1 victory over the Indians on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre.

Toronto Blue Jays bounce Trevor Bauer, Cleveland Indians early in 5-1 victory | cleveland.com - Trevor Bauer couldn't get through the second inning and the Indians couldn't touch knuckleballer R.A. Dickey on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre.

Six Indians relievers pick up slack for Bauer | indians.com - Cleveland used six relievers after Trevor Bauer was lifted from the game after only 1 1/3 innings.

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