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Jose Ramirez stays hot and is leading the Tribe’s offense

Morning news and notes for Monday, April 23, 2018

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Here’s to a great week!

Indians 7, Orioles 3

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Corey Kluber wasn’t perfect, but plenty good enough, allowing three earned runs over seven innings. Kluber struck out four and did not walk a batter. Offensively, the Indians racked up 14 hits and Jose Ramirez launched two home runs. With the win, the Tribe improved to 11-8 on the year.

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Power nap needed for Francisco Lindor | cleveland.com

Everybody’s favorite shortstop might get a little rest soon. From Paul Hoynes:

Lindor is coming off an inspirational, but emotionally-draining four-day, two-game trip to his native Puerto Rico. He helped the Indians win Tuesday’s series opener, 6-1, against the Twins with a two-run homer that rocked the island. But he’s 3-for-21 since that homer.

”I think the trip to Puerto Rico, not just physically, but maybe emotionally (wore on him),” said manager Terry Francona. “I think that’s a fair statement.”

Terry Francona will keep the Indians’ aggressive on the bases | Indians.com

Recent caught stealings won’t slow down the Tribe.

Bradley Zimmer scratched Sunday, likely just a minor injury | @TJZuppe

Zimmer jammed his ankle Saturday, but thankfully doesn’t seem too serious.

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