Clock ticking on Erik Gonzalez v Giovanny Urshela decision

Cleveland 6 - Seattle 5

Recaps: LGT | MLB.com

Seattle made it close after benefiting from an extra strike in the 9th, but Allen closed the door after cracking it open.

Other Indians News

Tribe facing decision on Gio Urshela's status - The only silver lining to the right hamstring injury that sidelined Gio Urshela near the end of Spring Training was it allowed the Indians to delay the decision about his place on the roster. That decision, however, is once again looming for Cleveland.

Indians notebook: Indians nearing decision with Giovanny Urshela, Erik Gonzalez - The Indians have one spot on their active roster for a utility infielder and two talented players from which to choose.

Browns first-round picks Baker Mayfield and Denzel Ward threw out the first pitch on Friday | MLB.com - Why? Because it's what is done.

What happens if the Cleveland Indians' offense doesn't blossom once it gets out of April? | cleveland.com - The Indians are hitting .217 as a team and averaging 3.5 runs per game.

The Michael Brantley Effect: Indians slugger is making Cleveland's entire lineup better | cleveland.com - Cleveland is 11-4 with Brantley in the lineup this season.

Cleveland Indians hit five solo home runs, Corey Kluber strikes out 10 in 6-5 win vs. Seattle Mariners | cleveland.com - Five different Indians collected solo home runs against Seattle starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez, and the Tribe hit back-to-back home runs twice in the same game for the first time since 2009.

Francisco Lindor wore his custom Cavs jersey during BP Friday night - Indians star Francisco Lindor supported the Cavs by sporting a custom 'The Land' in BP. Then he hit a leadoff homer. None of this helped the Cavs in any way.

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