Indians race past Astros in opener
03/02/2006Indians at the plate: Second baseman Ronnie Belliard knocked a three-run homer off Steve Sparks in the fifth, giving the Tribe a 5-2 lead. Shortstop Ramon Vazquez also contributed a two-run single in that frame.
Astros at the plate: First baseman Eric Munson drove in Houston's first hit with a single to right-center in the second, and designated hitter Craig Biggio followed with an RBI single to center. Second baseman Chris Burke recorded a double in the first, and right fielder Charlton Jimerson tripled in the sixth.
Indians on the mound: Starter Jake Westbrook pitched two innings, allowing five hits, two runs and no walks. He struck out one.
Astros on the mound: Starter Dan Wheeler threw six pitches in his one inning of work, allowing no hits. Brad Lidge followed with a 16-pitch second frame, allowing two hits and striking out one.
Grapefruit League records: Indians 1-0; Astros 0-1.
Up next: The Astros return the visit from the Indians with a trip to Winter Haven on Friday, marking their first spring road game. Right-hander Taylor Buchholz is scheduled to start for Houston. Cleveland lefty C.C. Sabathia will take the mound first for the Tribe.
Source: http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/
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