Morgan allows 1 hit in 6 innings, Indians beat White Sox 6-0

CLEVELAND (AP) — Eli Morgan allowed one hit in six innings and José Ramirez drove in three runs, powering the Cleveland Indians to a 6-0 victory over the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.

Chicago remained four games behind AL West leader Houston in the race for home-field advantage in the Division Series. Both teams have seven games remaining.

Morgan (4-7) struck out six and walked one, giving up only a double to Yoan Moncada in the fifth. The rookie right-hander limited the Yankees to one run over six innings in winning his previous start against ace Gerrit Cole.

“My fastball command has been key,” Morgan said. “If I can go in and establish it down early, it makes the changeup more effective. I was aware I hadn't allowed a hit through four and (a no-hitter) would have been cool to do, but I wasn't too worried about it."

Ramirez hit a two-run homer and had an RBI single off Lance Lynn (10-6), whose winless streak reached nine starts. The All-Star gave up six runs in six innings, striking out six without a walk, and has not won since July 25.

Lynn was examined by a trainer after completing his warmup pitches in the fifth, but remained in the game and allowed four straight hits and three runs in the sixth. The righty made his third start since returning from a sore right knee.

“My back felt weird for a second, but it's fine,” Lynn said. “We're all just looking forward to getting everybody ready for October.”

Andrés Giménez had a solo homer and Ramirez, Franmil Reyes and Bobby Bradley delivered consecutive RBIs in the sixth. Ramirez’s first-inning home run was his 36th and he stole his 26th base, pulling closer to the fourth 30-30 season in Indians history.

“José is the best third baseman in the AL, probably the entire league,” Morgan said....

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