JaCoby Jones’ 2-run HR lifts Tigers to 2-1 win over…

JaCoby Jones’ 2-run HR lifts Tigers to 2-1 win over Indians

DETROIT (AP) – JaCoby Jones hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the third inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 Saturday night.

Blaine Hardy (4-3) gave up a run over five innings. Three relivers combined to pitch four innings of scoreless relief. Shane Greene retired the side in order in the ninth for his 21st save in 24 chances.

Mike Clevinger (7-7) allowed two runs and struck out eight over five innings.

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos catches a foul ball for the out on Cleveland Indians’ Brandon Guyer during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Cleveland’s bullpen kept the team within a run, but its usually potent offense was kept quiet.

The AL Central-leading Indians entered the game as the second-highest scoring team in the majors but could only score against the rebuilding Tigers on Jason Kipnis’ single in the second inning.

ROSTER MOVES

Indians: RHP Adam Plutko was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and OF Tyler Naquin was put on the DL because of with a strained right hip.

Tigers: LHP Josh Smoker was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh and sent to Triple-A Toledo.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Indians: Clevinger’s start was in doubt just a couple hours before the game due to an illness. With Naquin’s injury making the Indians’ outfield even more banged up, manager Terry Francona acknowledged the front office is trying to trade for an outfielder.

Tigers: LHP Francisco Liriano was scheduled to start Saturday before being scratched because of an allergic reaction, giving him rashes on his back. Liriano had blood work done and results were expected Monday. … Jones left the game after the fifth inning with tightness in his lower back.

UP NEXT

Cleveland RHP Corey Kluber (12-6) is scheduled to start Sunday on five days’ rest and Detroit RHP Jordan Zimmermann (4-2) is expected to be on the mound in the series finale.

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Cleveland Indians' Mike Clevinger pitches to a Detroit Tigers batter during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Cleveland Indians’ Mike Clevinger pitches to a Detroit Tigers batter during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Tigers' Blaine Hardy pitches to a Cleveland Indians batter during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Tigers’ Blaine Hardy pitches to a Cleveland Indians batter during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Cleveland Indians' Edwin Encarnacion reacts after flying out to deep center field during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Cleveland Indians’ Edwin Encarnacion reacts after flying out to deep center field during the eighth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos tries to avoid the fence in foul territory after catching a foul ball for the out on Cleveland Indians' Brandon Guyer during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos tries to avoid the fence in foul territory after catching a foul ball for the out on Cleveland Indians’ Brandon Guyer during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones, right, celebrates his two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians with Jose Iglesias during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Tigers’ JaCoby Jones, right, celebrates his two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians with Jose Iglesias during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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