BUCKEYE BASKETBALL: Jon Diebler Has the Shooter’s Touch

Ohio Sports News Last Update on July 11, 2015 05:33 GMT INDIANS-ATHLETICS CLEVELAND (AP) — Danny Salazar scattered five hits while allowing an unearned run in 8 2/3 innings and the Cleveland Indians used a four-run sixth inning to beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night. Salazar (8-4), who came within one out of his second career complete game, struck out eight. The right-hander retired the first two hitters in the ninth before Ben Zobrist doubled and Billy Butler was hit by a pitch. Cody Allen then got Ike Davis to foul out for his 19th save and third in three nights. Kendall Graveman (6-5) allowed four runs in 6 2/3 innings for his first loss since June 13. Graveman’s 19-inning scorless streak ended on Yan Gomes’ RBI double in the fourth. Kipnis drew a bases-loaded walk in the sixth off reliever Drew Pomeranz for the tiebreaking run. Francisco Lindor walked to force in another run and Michael Brantley had a two-run single. REDS-MARLINS MIAMI (AP) — Mike Leake allowed three hits and struck out 10 in eight innings, and Jay Bruce homered in the second inning to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 Friday. Leake (6-5) walked one and threw 102 pitches. …

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