Kluber gets first win as Indians edge Tigers 3-2

By Noah Trister

Associated Press

Published: Monday, Sept. 3 2012 2:20 p.m. MDT

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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.

Paul Sancya, Associated Press

Summary

Asdrubal Cabrera's tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning lifted the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday, giving right-hander Corey Kluber his first career victory.

DETROIT — Asdrubal Cabrera's tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning lifted the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday, giving right-hander Corey Kluber his first career victory.

Detroit entered the day tied for first in the AL Central. It was tied at 2 in the seventh when reliever Darin Downs (1-1) allowed two singles and a walk to load the bases with one out. Cabrera then lifted a fly to center off Brayan Villarreal.

Kluber (1-3) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings in his seventh career start. He struck out four and walked one.

Vinnie Pestano allowed two baserunners in the ninth but escaped for his second save.

Detroit starter Anibal Sanchez allowed two unearned runs in six innings.

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