Kipnis’ Three-Run Blast the Difference as Indians Top Twins 5-3; Three Takeaways

3. Bounce Back for Allen

Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen got a mixed reaction when he came into the game with one out in the 8th inning, as fans were thinking back to his free fall on Wednesday in which he allowed two runs to allow the Twins to go on to a 4-3 win.

This time though he was much better, as he got the two outs he needed in the winning effort for the Tribe. He did give up a 3-2 walk to Logan Forsythe, but then got a fly out, and then Forsythe was picked off first base, with Allen making the tag to end the inning.

Terry Francona has said over and that the team needs Cody Allen to be good in the postseason for the team to be successful.

While it was just two outs in the win on Thursday, it was a positive step for Allen in what’s been a tough season.

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