Shoo leads Indians over Orioles 11-5

By David Ginsburg

Associated Press

Published: Saturday, June 30 2012 5:40 p.m. MDT

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Cleveland Indians' Lou Marson slides safely into home on a single by Asdrubal Cabrera during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Baltimore.

Gail Burton, Associated Press

Summary

Shin-Soo Choo went 4 for 5 with a homer, scored four runs and collected three RBIs to lead the Cleveland Indians past the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 Saturday.

BALTIMORE — Shin-Soo Choo went 4 for 5 with a homer, scored four runs and collected three RBIs to lead the Cleveland Indians past the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 Saturday.

Shelley Duncan also homered for the Indians, who had a season-high 19 hits — eclipsing their previous high of 16, set Friday night in a 9-8 loss at Camden Yards.

Chris Davis connected for the Orioles, who have lost eight of 11. During the game, Baltimore announced the acquisition of slugger Jim Thome from Philadelphia for two minor leaguers.

In the first three games of this four-game series, Choo is 8 for 13 with two home runs, six RBIs and seven runs scored. He reached base five times in this one, including a walk.

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