McRae Masterful in Moosic as Indians Salvage Finale, 4-2
MOOSIC, PA -Alex McRae was perfect through five innings and carried a no-hitter into the seventh, and the Indians hung on for a 4-2 victory over Scranton/WB on Thursday afternoon. The win helped Indy avoid a series sweep while snapping a four-game losing streak.
MOOSIC, PA -
McRae (W, 3-2) retired the first 17 batters he faced as Indianapolis (16-16) mounted a 3-0 lead. The RailRiders (17-13) didn't put a runner on base until
In his final inning of work, McRae sandwiched two flyouts around a walk to
The RailRiders finally got on the board in the eighth thanks to a
McRae notched his second straight quality start and team-high third of the season in the win, lasting 6.2 innings and allowing just three baserunners. He walked two and fanned five.
Indianapolis jumped in front with two runs in the third and one more in the fourth. Four straight hits in the third, including doubles by
Six of Indianapolis' eight hits went for extra bases. Kivlehan led the offense with his home run and fifth double.
The Tribe continue their six-game road trip through Pennsylvania with the opener of a three-game weekend series on Friday night against Lehigh Valley. Reigning International League Pitcher of the Week,