Reyes HR, 5 RBIs, Indians get 20 hits, rout Cardinals 14-2

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Franmil Reyes homered and drove in five runs, Carlos Santana hit a home run and scored four times and the Cleveland Indians routed the St. Louis Cardinals 14-2 Friday night.

A group of approximately 100 protesters arrived outside Busch Stadium’s left field gate during the top of the first inning, chanting, “no justice, no baseball.” The crowd dispersed during the top of the second.

Friday was Jackie Robinson Day across the majors. Eleven big league games were postponed this week as teams protested racial injustice in the wake of Jacob Blake, a Black man, being shot by police in Wisconsin last weekend.

Tyler Naquin also homered as the Indians got 20 hits, seven for extra bases. Reyes, Roberto Perez and Delino DeShields each for three hits.

“I liked what we did offensively,” Indians catcher Sandy León said. “I thought tonight we had great at-bats, we were taking pitches, we had a great game plan. It was nice to see everybody contribute to the W."

The Cardinals hadn’t allowed 20 hits in a nine-inning game since 2016. Only one of St. Louis’ six pitchers didn’t give up a hit -- rookie infielder Max Schrock, who tossed a perfect ninth.

“They’re looking to do damage on the plate,” Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said. “It’s an offense that’s clearly very capable, that’s designed to do what they did.”

Reyes launched a three-run drive in the first inning and the Indians boosted their lead to 6-0 in the second. Reyes, Francisco Lindor and José Ramírez each scored three runs.

Triston McKenzie completed four innings for the Indians in his second career start. He allowed two earned runs and three hits, striking out three and walking three.

“I just have to do a better job,” he said. “The guys went out there and they put...

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