Stroman, Pillar lead Jays past Indians 4-2 in ALCS rematch
Posted May 08, 2017 7:00 am
TORONTO (AP) - Marcus Stroman pitched six shutout innings, Kevin Pillar made a sensational catch in center field and the Toronto Blue Jays topped the Cleveland Indians 4-2 on Monday night.
Ryan Goins hit a two-run homer and Justin Smoak added a two-run single as the Blue Jays beat the team that eliminated them from last year's AL Championship Series.
Former Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion, who signed a $60 million, three-year contract with Cleveland last winter, received a warm welcome in his return to Toronto. Fans cheered his name when the lineups were announced before the game, then roared in approval at a video tribute prior to the first pitch.
Encarnacion got a standing ovation before his first at-bat, when he lined a first-pitch single off Stroman's left foot. Encarnacion went 2 for 3 with a walk.
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, center right, and center fielder Kevin Pillar (11) celebrate Pillars' diving catch against the Cleveland Indians during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (6) delivers a pitch to the Cleveland Indians during first inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (10) acknowledges the crowed during after a video tribute to the former Toronto Blue Jays player before playing against Blue Jays during first inning AL baseball action in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (10) acknowledges the crowed during after a video tribute to the former Toronto Blue Jays player before playing against Blue Jays during first inning AL baseball action in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (47) reacts after giving up a two-run single against the Toronto Blue Jays during third inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ryan Goins, right, celebrates with second baseman Devon Travis (29) after hitting a two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians during second inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales, left, scores against the Cleveland Indians during third inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (10) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during fourth inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) looks back at Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Zach McAllister (not shown) after a pitch high and inside knocked him to the ground during eighth inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Luke Maile (22) hits a single against the Cleveland Indians during fourth inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Cleveland Indians second baseman Jose Ramirez (11) reacts after striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays during eighth inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Monday, May 8, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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