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Game info from Indians win over A’s on Saturday

Indians (10-5-2) 12, A’s (7-9-1) 4

 

Hits: Third baseman Jhonny Peralta went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI. … Designated hitter Travis Hafner reached base three times in four trips to the plate with his second home run of the spring – a blast to right field that nearly left the ballpark – and two walks. … Starting pitcher Mitch Talbot pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings on four hits to get the win. … Left fielder Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs and a diving catch that ended the first inning with two runners on base.

 

Misses: Rotation candidate David Huff pitched in a relief role and was roughed up for three runs on four hits over four innings. He allowed a pair of homers. … Center fielder Trevor Crowe went 1-for-5, struck out three times and left six runners on base. … Reliever Rafael Perez allowed a run in the ninth inning on two hits and a walk.

 

Crazy eight: Cleveland broke the game open with an eight-run second inning that was capped by Hafner’s three-run homer.

 

Attendance: 4,135 at Goodyear Ballpark.



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