CLEVELAND — Carlos Carrasco smiled when asked about his overpowering performance against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Carrasco became the first Indians pitcher since at least 1908 to strike out 12 over five innings and Cleveland beat Toronto 7-2. The right-hander bounced back and completed his 23rd double-figure strikeout game, holding the Blue Jays scoreless until the fifth. With the tying run at the plate, Carrasco struck out Rowdy Tellez on his 90th and final pitch. Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Cleveland.

Source: Washington Post April 07, 2019 00:00 UTC