Lindor becomes 1st lefty to hit HR off Betances in 301 at-bats
New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances has been a nightmare for left-handed batters this season entering Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians with a 0.87 ERA against lefties without allowing a home run.
Francisco Lindor changed that, however, capping a 3-for-5 day in the eighth inning with his seventh home run of the season.
Francisco Lindor's 8th inning HR off Dellin Betances was the 1st HR hit by a lefty off Betances. He had faced 301 LH batters prior to Lindor
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The rookie's go-ahead blast would prove to be the difference as the Indians would hold on for a 4-3 victory. Bryan Shaw was credited with the win after pitching a scoreless frame, while Cody Allen notched his 26th save of the season.
A tough loss for the Yankees as it temporarily drew them back into a tie with the Toronto Blue Jays atop the AL East as their division rivals were set to wrap up their three-game set with the Los Angeles Angels later Sunday.
The Indians have had a disappointing campaign in 2015, currently sitting last in the AL Central.