Ohio State opens the 2015 home slate on Saturday vs. Hawaii

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes will be playing in Ohio Stadium on Saturday for the first time since winning last year's College Football Playoff National Championship.

The Buckeyes will host Hawaii in the 2015 home opener. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network with Kevin Kugler, Matt Millen and Lisa Byington on the call. A full list of Ohio State's radio affiliates can be found here.

Ohio State (1-0) is coming off a win over Virginia Tech on Monday in Blacksburg, Va., so this will be a quick turnaround for the Buckeyes. Cardale Jones got the start for Ohio State then, but this week's depth chart still has an "OR" between his name and J.T. Barrett's.

Hawaii (1-0) beat Colorado in Honolulu last week, and will be making the long trip to Columbus for their first of two games against Big Ten teams this year. The Warriors will play at Wisconsin on Sept. 26. The Warriors have lost their last four road openers by an average of 19 points per game, and haven't won a road nonconference game since beating Army in 2010.

It's the first meeting between Ohio State and Hawaii, and not surprisingly, the Buckeyes are big favorites.

We'll continue to have coverage of Ohio State vs. Hawaii leading up to Saturday's game.

"I was just playing the game, having fun. Ramirez mentioned something. He was like, 'Oh, come on. You've got a double in you. Let's go. You've got this.' When I was on-deck, I wasn't thinking about that."

CHICAGO -- Francisco Lindor collected three hits, including a triple and a homer, to guide the Indians to a 6-4 win against the White Sox on Wednesday. The victory gave the Tribe the series win and moved the club to 10-4 over its last 14 contests. Here is what Lindor, pitcher Josh Tomlin and manager Terry Francona had to say after the game.

Lindor, on needing a double in his ninth-inning at-bat to notch the Indians' first cycle in 12 years:

"I thought about it in the dugout when Ramirez mentioned it to me. Before that, I had no clue. I was just playing the game, having fun. Ramirez mentioned something. He was like, 'Oh, come on. You've got a double in you. Let's go. You've got this.' When I was on-deck, I wasn't thinking about that. I was just trying to keep the same approach, get a good pitch to hit and hit it wherever the ball went. I'm not the type of hitter that's like, 'I'm going to try to hit it that way.' I'm just trying to get a good pitch to hit and wherever it goes, I'm happy with that."

Tomlin, on having allowed 10 home runs but only 13 runs in all through six strong starts; he served up three homers in Wednesday's win:

"At the rate they're getting hit, it's really big. That's an issue that I'm trying to correct, but I'm never going to shy away from contact from guys. That's not what I would do. The second one was a situation where [Jose] Abreu was coming up next and I'm going to challenge that guy. I don't want to walk the guy and have traffic on the bases with a guy like that who can do some damage. I'm going to go out there and try to challenge guys and see what happens."

Francona, on Tomlin's outing, in which he allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings:

"He came out of the gate and he was locating everything, really commanding everything and changing speeds. I thought the last maybe 15 pitches, he was starting to get a little tired. They were solos, which is good. Fortunately, [Jeff] Manship came in and did what he's been doing all year and [Bryan] Shaw had a good inning and then we spread it out and gave Cody [Allen] a little room, which was good, because we ended up needing it."

Lindor, on whether he has surprised himself with his offensive output:

"No. I work hard. I work hard the offensive side of the game. Part of my success up here is because of [Jason] Kipnis and [Michael] Brantley. They've been protecting me. I've been learning from them. I've been learning from all the guys, too, as well. But, those two especially, having them in front of me and behind me is helping me a lot."

Tomlin, on what he's thought of Lindor during the shortstop's rookie campaign:

"Dude's a stud. He really is. He's a stud. He plays the game hard. He plays the game the right way. He comes to the park prepared and ready to play every single day. He's showing more maturity than his age at this level. It seems like he gets better as the months and days go on. He's a fun player to watch."

Francona, on how Tomlin has been able to minimize the damage, despite having a tendency to surrender a bevy of long balls:

"He throws strikes. He's not going to walk people and you can't run on him. More often than not, solo homers aren't going to beat you. He runs the game. The game doesn't run him. I know it's been fun watching him. We've been waiting all year and we knew at some point he would really come up and help us and that's exactly what he's been doing."

Francona, on Lindor's credentials for the American League Rookie of the Year award:

"I haven't given it any thought and maybe I should. I'm glad people are talking about him. It gives us a chance to brag about him a little bit. He's playing very good baseball. He wasn't here at the beginning of the season, but from the All-Star break on, he's been as good as anybody."

Lindor, on his first-inning triple, on which he started to jog toward second base before realizing Chicago center fielder Adam Eaton didn't have a handle on the baseball:

"I saw he hit the wall, but I thought he had it in his hands when I was getting close to second base. That's why I kind of stopped a little bit. I saw him looking to the side. That's when I started running again. It was two long throws they had to make to get me at third base, so I took the chance with Brantley hitting. All he had to do was a popup or ground ball [for an] RBI."

The NFL season begins and DMan's Picks begin again, too.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It is easy to pick NFL games against the spread -- the day after the games are played.

Fellow NFL fans, you know how it works as we speak to anyone willing to listen: "I just knew that Dallas would cover; the Denver blowout was a lock; I called that St. Louis upset.''

For years I paraded around the office on the respective days after, letting everybody know how accurate I was. My boss, Mike Starkey, eventually got tired of hearing it and politely asked me to put the supposed expertise in print and online before the games were played (for entertainment purposes only, of course).

I happily obliged.

Suddenly, I wasn't so smart.

I studied and researched, researched and studied, to no avail. I gained a crystal-clear understanding of what I had been told by wise people but blissfully ignored: It is easy to pick NFL games against the spread until you actually need to do so.

As I struggled mightily, my only solace came from checking in on how other NFL "experts'' were doing. They weren't exactly dominating, either. I came to realize that batting .500 for a given week, and certainly for the season, isn't bad at all, regardless of what the professional handicappers claim when they hawk their websites or companies. Heck, .438 (7-9) is relatively respectable.

I was inaccurate enough during the 2013 season that I sought assistance weekly from various friends. They didn't help much, either. By the end of 2013, I told Mr. Starkey that I would be taking the next season off to recalibrate. Mr. Starkey didn't try to talk me out of it.

Now that the 2015 season is upon us, I am excited about hitting the reset button on picking NFL games -- all games, not merely a select few "hot ones'' each week. At the same time, I am realistic. I think batting .500 is an accomplishment, and I make no guarantees. (And don't yell at me too loudly when I have a bad week(s) because, after all, this is for entertainment purposes only.)

For consistency purposes, each week I will use the MGM Mirage lines from vegasinsider.com as of Wednesday afternoon. Games are listed as I came upon them on a list, and not by order of certainty -- at least for the time being.

Here are the predictions for NFL Week 1, with winner (against spread, not always outright) listed first:

Thursday night

@ New England (-7) over Pittsburgh

Skinny: Patriots QB Tom Brady, having escaped an NFL suspension for Deflategate,   celebrates by picking apart a highly suspect Pittsburgh defense. Patriots, 31-21.

Sunday

@ Chicago (+6 1/2) over Green Bay

Skinny: This is one of those times when the NFL doesn't make sense. Bears are not good, and their receiving corps is problematic. Regardless, QB Jay Cutler manages to outplay his counterpart, the great Aaron Rodgers. Bears, 24-20.

@ Houston (-1) over Kansas City

Skinny: Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt dominates, as usual, but the game turns on the quality work of....QB Brian Hoyer. Texans, 23-16.

Browns (+3) over @ N.Y. Jets

Skinny: At 0-0, Browns have "earned'' the benefit of the doubt against an opponent in even more flux offensively. Browns, 13-9.

@Buffalo (+2 1/2) over Indianapolis

Skinny: Colts have received plenty of love this offseason as a budding power, most of it deserved. QB Andrew Luck is outstanding. But Colts and Luck are facing a terrific defense, outdoors. Bills, 16-13. 

Miami (-3 1/2) over @ Washington

Skinny: This game is more about how bad the Redskins are than how good the Dolphins can be. Dolphins, 28-10.

@ Jacksonville (+3 1/2) over Carolina

Skinny: Panthers, featuring WRs Philly Brown and Ted Ginn Jr., win -- but Jaguars cover. Panthers, 18-17. 

@ St. Louis (+3 1/2) over Seattle

Skinny: Seahawks finally get to release their frustrations from a Super Bowl victory that wasn't. Rams don't make it easy, though, and deny a cover. Seahawks, 23-22.      

@ Arizona (-3) over New Orleans

Skinny: Cardinals, especially now that QB Carson Palmer has returned to health, are dangerous. They will not lose their home opener against an opponent living off its past and outside of its dome. Cardinals, 28-20.

@ San Diego (-3) over Detroit

Skinny: Lions can't be trusted on real grass on the West Coast, and Chargers QB Philip Rivers still has plenty left in his right arm. Chargers, 30-20. 

@ Tampa Bay (-3) over Tennessee

Skinny: Buccaneers won't win many games this season, but they prevail in this one because they are at home, rookie QB Jameis Winston plays well enough, and the opponent is not exactly a powerhouse. Buccaneers, 17-13.

@ Oakland (+3 1/2) over Cincinnati

Skinny: Bengals QB Andy Dalton can't be trusted anywhere near the Black Hole. QB Derek Carr's Raiders have a long way to go in their rebuild, but it won't prevent them from upsetting the Bengals. Raiders, 23-20.

@ Denver (-4) over Baltimore

Skinny: Ravens have the unenviable task of opening against rejuvenated Broncos QB Peyton Manning in his house. Shed no tears. Broncos, 31-17. 

N.Y. Giants (+ 6) over @ Dallas

Skinny: Cowboys begin to pay a price for letting RB DeMarco Murray bolt to Philadelphia in the offseason. Giants QB Eli Manning and WR Odell Beckham are not afraid of Jerry's World. Giants, 24-20.

Monday night   

@ Atlanta (+ 2 1/2) over Philadelphia

Skinny: This should be a mismatch in favor of the Eagles and their high-octane offense. Somehow, it isn't. OC Kyle Shanahan's Falcons use home field to their advantage. Falcons, 26-23.

Minnesota (- 2 1/2) @ San Francisco

Skinny: Ted-dy! Ted-dy! Ted-dy! Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater excels against a rebuilding outfit. Vikings, 27-16.

Because Ohio State is a 41-point favorite over the Warriors for its home opener, according to VegasInsider.com. Ohio State is 1-0 against the spread after beating Virginia Tech 42-24 on Monday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State is playing its first game in Ohio Stadium since winning the national title and the Buckeyes are inviting four really good players back from suspension. 

It's not a good week to be Hawaii.

That's at least what Las Vegas is saying. 

Because Ohio State is a 41-point favorite over the Warriors for its home opener, according to VegasInsider.com. 

Ohio State is 1-0 against the spread after beating Virginia Tech 42-24 on Monday. The spread of that game was 14. 

Hawaii is also 1-0 against the spread this season. The Warriors were seven-point underdogs vs. Colorado last weekend, but they beat the Buffalos, 28-20. 

According to OddsShark.com, Ohio State is 4-1 against the spread in its last five games. The Buckeyes' improbable run to a national title behind Cardale Jones last is the reason the Buckeyes covered the final three games of last season, all of which were in the postseason. 

The last game Ohio State didn't cover was last year's Michigan game. The Buckeyes were 21.5-point favorites over the Wolverines at home, but they only won by two touchdowns, 42-28. 

Below is some must-read stuff from our coverage on Wednesday:

* Braxton Miller, Ohio State's star H-Back, sees his spin move go viral: 'I ain't got cable, man'

* Ohio State football: Did we see the Buckeyes' plan for Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett vs. Virginia Tech?

* Analyzing the idea Urban Meyer picked Cardale Jones as Ohio State's quarterback to appease the Glenville pipeline

* Ohio State releases depth chart for Hawaii: Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett listed as co-starters, other important details

* Bret Bielema takes shots at Buckeyes' schedule: 'Ohio State has one game remaining with a ranked opponent'

The Indians and Tigers meet for the last time this season starting Thursday night at Progressive Field. The Tigers, with a 10-5 lead, have already won the season series.

Where: Progressive Field.

Who: The Indians vs. the Tigers, Thursday through Sunday.

TV/Radio: SportsTime Ohio, WTAM AM/1100 and WMMS FM/100.7 will carry the series.

Pitching matchups: RHP Alfredo Simon (12-9, 4.56) vs. RHP Danny Salazar (12-8, 3.54) Thursday at 7: 10 p.m.; RHP Justin Verlander (3-7, 3.43) vs. RHP Cody Anderson (3-3, 3.72) Friday at 7: 10 p.m.; LHP Randy Wolf (0-3, 6.55) vs. RHP Trevor Bauer (11-11, 4.47) on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. and LHP Matt Boyd (1-5, 8.02) vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco (12-10, 3.70) Sunday at 1:10 p.m.

Season Series: The Tigers lead the Indians, 10-5. The Tigers lead, 1,107-1,055, overall.

Thursday: Salazar, 1-3 with a 6.55 ERA against the Tigers this season, lost his last start to the Tigers and Simon, 6-0, on Saturday at Comerica Park. Miguel Cabrera is hitting .348 (8-for-23) with two homers, five homers and 10 strikeouts against Salazar.

Simon is 4-0 with a 1.17 ERA against the Indians this year. Michael Brantley is hitting .550 (11-for-20) with seven RBI against Simon. Overall, Simon is 2-3 in his last five starts.

Friday: Anderson pitched seven scoreless innings Sunday against Verlander and Detroit in a 3-0 victory at Comerica Park. Anderson, since coming off the disabled list, has allowed two runs on three hits in 13 innings against Detroit and Toronto.

Verlander is 0-1 with a 3.75 ERA in two starts against the Tribe this year. Brantley is hitting .305 (18-for-59) with eight RBI against him. Verlander is 18-16 in his career against the Indians.

Saturday: Bauer is coming off an impressive win over Chicago on Monday. Bauer threw 12 straight balls in the second inning, only to rediscover the strike zone to allow two runs over seven innings. He's 0-1 against the Tigers this season and 2-1 in his career. Ian Kinsler is hitting .353 (6-for-17) with one homer and three RBI against him.

Wolf was 9-2 at Class AAA Buffalo (Toronto) before the Tigers acquired him for cash in August. The 39-year-old lefty has allowed 12 earned runs on 16 hits in eight innings over his last two starts. He's 0-1 in his career against the Tribe with Michael Martinez hitting .500 (3-for-6) with one homer and three RBI against him.

Sunday: Carrasco just came off the disabled list on Tuesday and lasted 2 2/3 innings in a 7-4 loss to the White Sox. He's 2-1 against Detroit this year and 4-6 with a 6.29 ERA in his career. J.D. Martinez is hitting .333 (6-for-18) with two homers and seven RBI against him.

Boyd started the season with Toronto, but was acquired by the Tigers as part of the David Price deal. This year he's 1-5 in the big leagues and 9-2 in the minors. He's never faced the Indians and milb.com reports that he's a distant relative of Indians great Bob Feller.

Overall: The Indians and Tigers meet for the last time this season. The Indians took two out of three in Detroit during this current trip that ended Wednesday night in Chicago with a 6-4 victory, but the Tigers had already clinched the season series for the third straight year. Cabrera is hitting .509 (27-for-53) with five homers and 17 RBI against the Indians this season. Brantley is hitting .333 (18-for-54) with six RBI against the Tigers.

Injuries: Tigers - RHP Joe Nathan (right elbow), LHP Daniel Norris (right oblique) and RHP Anibal Sanchez (right rotator cuff) are on the disabled list. SS Jose Iglesias (right middle finger) out indefinitely, DH Victor Martinez (illness) day to day. Indians - LHP TJ House (left shoulder) and LHP Nick Hagadone (left elbow) are on the disabled list. RHP Corey Kluber (right hamstring) is day to day.

Next: The Royals arrive for a four-game series starting Monday night.

Difficult schedule, strength of division rivals and cluster of maybe surrounding the offense point to another losing season.

BEREA, Ohio - The Browns are a team built on defense, a veteran offensive line and lots of maybes.

Maybe, 36-year-old quarterback Josh McCown will revert to his 2013 form after finishing last season 1-10 as a starter in Tampa.

Maybe, a Browns receiver will emerge as the playmaker they so desperately need.

Maybe rookie Duke Johnson, who had more preseason injuries (two) than carries (one), will emerge as the durable multi-purpose back they envisioned when drafting him in the third round.

But history suggests relying on uncertainties gets you beat in fourth quarters against Ben Roethlisberger and Terrell Suggs. The Browns have ample experience in this department. While the overall talent continues to improve, it's hard to project the Browns' record as anything better than 6-10 based on their difficult schedule, strength of division rivals and cluster of maybes surrounding the offense.

Mike Pettine is the right coach for the Browns despite what online bookmakers are saying about his job security. The team's secondary and offensive line rank among the NFL's best. Rookie nose tackle Danny Shelton should help solidify a leaky run defense.

There are winnable games right out of the chute against the Jets, Titans and Raiders and a quick start could build momentum toward a decent season. But believing the team's offensive skill players can produce on a weekly basis requires a leap of faith. The Browns traded for Andy Lee, one of the league's all-time best punters, for good reason. The club's best chance at winning games is keeping the score low and hoping its defense can make enough stops.

The Browns will point to the success of the defensively-dominant Seahawks, who have made two consecutive Super Bowl trips without a great wide receiver. The organization doesn't have a Russell Wilson or a Marshawn Lynch, however. The Browns will face those Seahawks in late December as part of a schedule featuring the NFC West.

The AFC North and NFC West are arguably the league's two best divisions. The Browns must face every team in both, including the Ravens, Steelers and Bengals twice. All three teams made the playoffs a year ago. 

No Saints, Buccaneers or Falcons on the schedule this year. It just seems like too much for a club with aspirations of its first winning season since 2007 to overcome.

"Call the league ... cancel the season," Pettine said in July when asked about prognosticators forecasting another last-place finish in the AFC North. "I think I saw one [prediction] that had us fifth in the division."

It's important to note there were similar projections of doom a year ago. (I picked the Browns to finish 5-11.) The club's offense surprised many before Pro Bowl center Alex Mack broke his leg on Oct. 12 and team was still in playoff contention at 7-4 in late November.

But the running back situation was not nearly as uncertain last September. They also had a Pro Bowl tight end in Jordan Cameron and a veteran offensive coordinator in Kyle Shanahan, who had a proven scheme for getting receivers open.

The work of first-time NFL playcaller John DeFilippo will be scrutinized. His offense certainly appeared credible in the dress-rehearsal game in Tampa with a pair of sustained touchdown drives. His desire to throw to running backs could make McCown's life much easier. And, if Johnson evolves into a playmaker, the offense could become a lot less predictable and more difficult to defend.

Maybe, Dwayne Bowe turns back the clock to 2010. Maybe, Scott Solomon plays up to his nickname, "Bloodbath" on game days. Maybe, McCown morphs into this generation's Jim Plunkett.

For now, though, the skepticism is justified. Don't cancel the season. Browns fans just need to look at it objectively -- and hope to be surprised. 

Lindor finishes a double short of the cycle, as he spurs the Indians to a 6-4 triumph against the White Sox on Wednesday night. The Indians claim two of three from Chicago as both clubs hold on to faint postseason hopes.

CHICAGO -- Francisco Lindor casually trotted toward second base when he spotted the loose baseball in left field and the inviting arms of third-base coach Mike Sarbaugh.

Lindor dashed to third base for a first-inning triple. His next hit permitted a full dose of trotting.

Lindor finished a double short of the cycle as he spurred the Indians to a 6-4 triumph against the White Sox on Wednesday night. The Indians claimed two of three from Chicago as both clubs clutch faint postseason hopes.

The rookie shortstop's second-half surge continued. Lindor notched the seventh three-hit game of his career. All have come since the All-Star break and he has registered six of the seven in the last month.

After his first-inning three-bagger, Lindor scored on a Michael Brantley groundout. His fifth-inning solo shot came three batters after Jose Ramirez clubbed a home run for the second straight night.

The Indians needed every bit of offensive production, too.

Josh Tomlin served up a trio of solo home runs, but nothing else. Such has been his style in six starts since returning to the rotation after a lengthy rehab from shoulder surgery. Tomlin has allowed 10 home runs in those six outings, but only 13 runs in all.

The Indians' power display provided the club with a 4-1 advantage in the fifth. Consecutive home runs by Tyler Saladino and Jose Abreu -- the first baseman's second straight night with a long ball -- pulled Chicago to within one run.

The Tribe capitalized on a defensive miscue to tack on their final two runs. With a pair of runners aboard in the eighth, Chris Johnson sent a sharp grounder to right field. The ball skipped under the glove of White Sox right fielder Trayce Thompson. Lonnie Chisenhall and Abraham Almonte scurried home with some convenient insurance and Johnson raced to third base.

What it means

The Indians (68-70) have won four of their last five series and 10 of their last 14 games. They amassed a 5-4 mark on their nine-game road trip.

Cleveland is 22-33 against American League Central foes. The Tribe owns a 39-36 road record.

Little Cowboy

Tomlin held the White Sox to three runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings. He didn't walk a batter and he tallied six strikeouts. He has recorded a victory in each of his last five outings.

Shark attacked

The Indians struck for four runs on eight hits in 6 2/3 innings against White Sox right-hander Jeff Samardzija. In two previous starts against the Tribe this season, Samardzija yielded only one run over 14 innings.

All aboard

Jeff Manship relieved Tomlin in the sixth inning and retired all four batters he faced. The righty lowered his ERA to 1.21.

Back to back

Chicago's consecutive home runs in the sixth marked the third time this season the club has clubbed back-to-back dingers.

They came, they saw

An announced crowd of 11,667 watched the affair at U.S. Cellular Field on a brisk evening.

What's next

The Indians' next venture is an 11-game homestand against the Tigers, Royals and White Sox. They will host Detroit for four games beginning with Thursday's series opener. In that contest, Cleveland's Danny Salazar (12-8, 3.54 ERA) will oppose Detroit right-hander Alfredo Simon (12-9, 4.86). In four starts against the Tribe this season, Simon has logged a 4-0 record and 1.50 ERA. Against the rest of the league, he owns a 6.18 ERA.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Remember when Mike Pettine called keeping Terrelle Pryor a "leap of faith"?

That was over the weekend. Pettine's leap lasted until Thursday. Not exactly a Knievel.

You don't have to believe Pryor will be a great receiver, or even a good one, to believe him when he says of Thursday's departure, "This will be a mistake for them."

It already is a mistake.

Why sign Pryor as a project, keep him around all training camp, put him on the 53-man roster and then waive him a few days before the opener (even as you're running read-option practice plays for him)?

Why do that to bring aboard Robert Turbin, a running back whose recovery from a high ankle sprain in Seattle will keep him sidelined for weeks?

Pettine said Pryor would have to prove his productivity "sooner than later." Sunday seemed like a good opportunity. Did the Browns expect it to happen sooner than that?

Why sign a project, then get rid of him before you know what you have? On the same day offensive coordinator John DeFilippo shares encouraging words about that very transition, saying Pryor was "progressing nicely?"

It's an unfair leap to suggest this is another example of a dysfunctional (Jimmy Haslam hates that word) organization. For all we know Pettine could've talked out this scenario before Ray Farmer went silent (on suspension) for four weeks.

But it's certainly a contradictory move. It's a mistake not because we expect Pyror to show up somewhere else as Randy Moss Lite, not this season anyway, probably never. It's a mistake because the Browns haven't found other offensive players capable of worrying defensive coordinators late into the night. How could Pryor not be more valuable than a fourth tight end?

Pryor never showed he belonged, of course. But it's a mistake because the Browns still need somebody with Pryor's dynamic upside (and seem morally opposed to drafting that kind of player).

When they signed him, I said Pryor was more intriguing than a practical answer at wide receiver. Expecting him to make a speedy transition sells the position short. Wide receivers are underrated tough guys.

But that's not where the Browns found Pryor lacking. How could they? He didn't get a ball thrown to him in preseason games, let alone one over the middle.

The Browns looked smart in being the first to give Pryor a chance at wide receiver. They look less than that for what happened three days before the regular season opener.

Other teams might not have given Pryor the same chance. Of course, many teams still don't have their shingle hanging out: "playmakers wanted."

Or at least needed.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Corey Kluber could be back in the Indians rotation next week. Kluber has been sidelined with a sore right hamstring and has not pitched since Aug. 29 against the Angels.

Kluber, 8-13 with a 3.41 in 28 starts this season, did some light running and agility drills Thursday afternoon before the Indians opened a four-game series against Detroit at Progressive Field.

"He played catch at 130 to 135 feet," said manager Terry Francona. "He'll throw a bullpen on Friday and then we'll gauge to see where he's at. We'll let him come back in Saturday and see how he feels and how he's moving around.

"Then we'll try to figure out where we can slot him in."

If and when Kluber pitches again, the Indians will have six available starters including Carlos Carrasco, Trevor Bauer, Danny Salazar, Cody Anderson and Josh Tomlin. Francona said recently that he wasn't in favor of using a six-man rotation.

After the Indians complete their four-game series against the Tigers on Sunday, they'll play four against the Royals and three against Chicago in the longest homestand of the season. Kluber will probably face the Royals.

"We don't need to get him out there before he's ready," said Francona. "He's champing at the bit, but we, obviously, want to make sure he's OK. So Friday's next step will be a good one and we'll go from there."

Kluber said he'd talk to reporters after his bullpen session Friday.

Francona said Kluber would not pitch in a game until he passes certain thresholds set by the trainers.

"It's not that we don't want him to play, we want him to be healthy when he does play so he doesn't hurt himself," said Francona. "So he'll have to go through a few things like covering first base or going through some agility drills."

Open for business: Former Indians outfielder Ruben Amaro is out as general manager of the Phillies. That means there are currently five GM openings -- Phillies, Mariners, Red Sox, Brewers and Angels.

Mike Chernoff, Indians assistant general manager, was at one time linked to the Brewers job.

K's are us: Indians pitchers lead the AL with 1,215 strikeouts. Among the starters, Danny Salazar needs just two strikeouts to join Kluber (219) and Carlos Carrasco (178) with 175 or more strikeouts this season.

The Indians have had only one season in history where three pitchers have struck out 175 or more batters. In 2000, Dave Burba had 180, Chuck Finley 189 and Bartolo Colon 212.

Slam the door: Cody Allen recorded his 30^th save Wednesday night in the Tribe's 6-4 win over Chicago. He's the first Tribe closer to save 30 games since Chris Perez in 2012.

In the last eight seasons, the Indians have had only three 30-save seasons - Allen in 2015 and Perez is 2012 and 2011. Joe Borowski saved 45 games in 2007.

Allen is 30-for-33 in save chances. He leads the big leagues with seven saves in which he's pitched more than one inning.

Overall, Allen has made 60 appearances. It's the third straight year he's made at least that many. Bryan Shaw leads the Tribe with 62 appearances.

Rest stop: Jason Kipnis made his 10^th start at DH Thursday night. He's made some to give his sore right shoulder a rest from throwing, but that wasn't the reason Thursday.

Francona has been using the DH spot to rest his regulars, including Kipnis, Michael Brantley and Carlos Santana.

"Those guys have played the most this year," he said. "Kip has been fighting it (DHing), but we had a late arrival from Chicago."

Francona said Kipnis and Brantley aren't crazy about DHing so he tries to do it when they can use the rest.

Fire down below: Lefty Ryan Merritt pitched 6 2/3 innings for the win Wednesday night as Class AAA Columbus beat Norfolk, 5-2, in the opener of the International League best of five semifinals. Michael Choice had three hits, while Adam Moore, Zach Walters and Tyler Holt had two hits each. Audy Ciriaco drove in two runs.

Class A Lynchburg lost its first playoff game in the Carolina League, 6-1, to Wilmington. Mike Papi supplied Lynchburg's only run with a solo homer in the ninth.

Finally: Francona on the play of third baseman-turned-right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall, "Lonnie has turned himself into, probably, one of the better right fielders in the game."

BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns beat writers Mary Kay Cabot and Tom Reed take a look what happened in Berea during practice on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 as the team gets ready for the season opener against the Jets in New York.

The Browns announced late in the day that wide receiver Terrelle Pryor was waived just days after making the 53-man roster.

Pryor was released to make room for Seattle running back Robert Turbin who will not be immediately available because of a high ankle sprain suffered in the preseason.

Turbin was selected by Seattle in the fourth round of the 2012 draft and appeared in 48 games with three starts.

Pryor was trying to make the transition to receiver from years of playing quarterback.

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PARMA, Ohio -- Parma football team picked up the first victory of the season on Thursday at Byers Field.

This comes after the Redmen shut out John Marshall, 14-0, after two heartbreakers to start the season and night full of turnovers and penalties.

“We had two exciting losses and one very ugly win,” Parma coach Bruce Saban said. “I guess I’ll take the ugly win, but we have got to definitely clean up things before we move up into our league.”

Parma quarterback Kyle Lyons put the Redmen up first connecting with receiver Collin Leyden on a 28-yard pass. In the second quarter, Parma scored again after a John Marshall turnover.

Josh Weidus made the Lawyers pay returning the fumble for a 20-yard score.

Parma running back Bryson Durham had 13 carries for 66 yards. The junior said he is happy with the victory, but it was the defense that earned the win forcing the Lawyers to take early exits off the field.

“I think it was our defense holding and stopping them from scoring,” Durham said.

John Marshall nose tackle Kevin Kelly met Durham at the line of scrimmage several times keeping the Lawyers close in the game. Failing to sustain drives and picking up penalties hurt the Lawyers late in the game.

Thursday marked the Lawyers third loss and second straight shutout.

“They were more physical then us,” said John Marshall quarterback Nick Studdard. “We’ve got play with more heart.”

Running back Andre Starks had one of the brightest spots for John Marshall with a 50 yard run. Fumbling the football was a factor in putting points on the board, John Marshall coach Russell Germaine said after the game.

“We’ve got to keep fixing our mistakes,” Germaine said. “Defensively I thought we played a good game. When we have situations when we’re challenged out there, we’ve got to control our temper…we just got keep fighting.”

John Marshall could be without middle linebacker Kevin Nieves to start play in the Senate Athletic League next week. The senior sustained an ankle injury early in the game, returned in the second half, but was unable to stay on the field.

Glenville, ranked. No. 9 in the cleveland.com, will host John Marshall Sept. 18 at 3. Parma will host Normandy on Sept. 18 at 7.

“They are our rival and we know without question those guys are going to play as hard as they possibly can,” Saban said. “They are going to have their team ready to play. We just need to match that intensity.”

BEREA, Ohio --  Browns new running back Robert Turbin vowed Thursday he's doing everything he can to do get back on the field soon.

Turbin, awarded to the Browns via waivers Thursday from the Seahawks, suffered a high ankle sprain in the third preseason game against the Chargers Aug. 29th. He was originally placed on injured reserve before the Seahawks signed former longtime Bills running back Fred Jackson to a one-year deal.

The club then reached an injury settlement with the fourth-year back on Wednesday and the Browns got him Thursday afternoon. To make room, they made the shocking move of waiving Terrelle Pryor, whom they originally viewed as a long-term project in his conversion from quarterback to wide receiver.

"The doctors have said 4-6 weeks and I'm going to come back as quick as I can,'' Turbin told Northeast Ohio Media Group by phone. "Nobody wants to play football more than me. I've been playing football since I was 10 years old. I love the game with an extreme amount of love. I play with an extreme amount of passion. But the most important thing is to be 100%. You want to mentally and physically be at your best and that is the No. 1 focus before I step on the field as a Cleveland Brown.''

With Turbin (5-10, 222) suffering the injury almost two weeks, ago, he could be back somewhere around the Oct. 4 game against the Chargers or Oct. 11 game at Baltimore.

"Right now, I'm currently at rehab as we speak, getting my ankle worked on,'' he said. "It's just a matter of staying on it. I'm rehabbing it three times a day. I'll get to Cleveland tomorrow, take my physical and we'll go from there and we'll see when I'll be able to play.''

With Turbin sidelined, the Browns will likely promote Shaun Draughn from the practice squad in time for Sunday's game against the Jets. Currently, they only have Isaiah Crowell and Duke Johnson on the 53-man roster.

"Looking at their run game, they have some great running backs on that team,'' Turbin said. "I know they drafted a rookie this year and he's been dealing with some injuries and stuff and I know how that is because I've dealt with injuries myself and I personally believe you can come back from anything. I'm sure those guys work hard and I'm just excited to be able to contribute and add on to what those guys already bring to the table.''

Turbin didn't realize that his former Seahawks teammate Terrelle Pryor was let go to make room for him.
"Terrelle Pryor is a great player and a hard-worker,'' said Turbin. "He's a very great athlete to make the transition from receiver like he did. Not a lot of people can do that. So I give a a lot of credit to him and the hard work that he put in and I'm sure another team will land him, and when they do, they'll be glad they did.''

Turbin, who rushed for 310 yards on 74 carries last season, was shocked the Seahawks let him go.

"Definitely came straight out of left field with that,'' he said. "I do indeed understand the move they were trying to make and the position they were in, but it really did throw me for a loop. But I don't have any animosity toward the Seattle Seahawks.

"They did what they felt like that had to do for the betterment of their team. Who knows? That decision by them could be the greatest thing that ever happened to me. And that's how you have to look at it.''

Despite the jolt, Turbin is thrilled to join the Browns.

"To have an opportunity to go to a team like this that's young and up and coming and hasn't done anything but get better, it's an incredible situation to be in and I'm just excited to have an opportunity to be a part of that growth,'' he said.

Turbin, the 'Hawks' third-leading rusher last year, comes to a win-starved team after playing in back-to-back Super Bowls.

"It's life,'' he said. "You never know. Sometimes you open a door and the door comes right back and hits you in the face and you don't even notice and you have to be able to roll with the punches. If you take the time to dwell on the negatives or dwell on something that may be unfortunate for you, then you can never really progress and move on.

He'll always cherish playing in the two Super Bowls and earning a ring.

 "To win the one against Denver was definitely a surreal feeling, one that you dream about as a kid,'' he said. "So to be a part of that moment was awesome and then to come right back the next year, that second year was so nip and tuck. There were so many ups and downs. We were really far out of it, even from the playoffs. We were able to regroup ourselves, get on a winning streak, get back to the playoffs, get back to the Super Bowl and lose on the final play but just the struggle of it the process is something that you'll never forget and you'll always appreciate.''

Turbin (5-10, 222) was drafted in the fourth round by Seattle in 2012 out of Utah State. He's appeared in 48 games with three starts and has rushed 231 time for 928 yards (4.0 avg.) and no touchdowns. He also has 43 receptions for 427 yards and two TDs.
 "I want to bring a level of leadership that guys around the team can look up to,'' he said. "No. 2, bring a level of work ethic that guys want to match or even want to be better than. Three, just being a great teammate and giving it everything that I have each day of the week and especially on Sundays.''

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Here are the Ohio high school football statewide scores for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. Click here for a schedule of Friday's games in Northeast Ohio.

Cin. Hughes 7, Cin. Woodward 6

Cols. Hartley 44, Cols. Marion-Franklin 14

Day. Meadowdale 3, Day. Chaminade Julienne 0

Euclid 48, Willoughby S. 14

Parma 14, Cle. John Marshall 0

EUCLID, Ohio -- Running back Chris Collins scored on a 4-yard touchdown run just four plays into the game and the Euclid Panthers never looked back, rolling to a 56-14 win Thursday against visiting Willoughby South in a nonleague game at Sparky DiBiasio Stadium.

The win marks the first home victory for Euclid coach Jeff Rotsky since taking over the program in the offseason.

"It's really fun when you see young kids mature and start to play for each other," Rotsky said afterward. "That's the whole joy of this."

Euclid improves its record to 2-1 and will face No. 1 Mentor on the road Sep. 18. South falls to 0-3 and will travel to No. 8 Mayfield.

The Panthers were able to capitalize on five South turnovers, including first-half fumbles by Rebels running back Anthony Tutulo and quarterback Mike Federico.

Euclid receiver David Wright made Tutulo's second-quarter fumble hurt when he caught a pass from QB Sidney Shepherd near the sideline and sprinted 35 yards for touchdown. Wright extended the ball just inside the right front pylon at the goal line.

Wright would add another touchdown catch from Shepherd late in the second quarter to put the Panthers in front 34-7.

Wright, who transferred from Shaker Heights in the offseason, said afterward that the Panthers' performance is a confidence booster heading into a tough matchup with Mentor.

"This is a brotherhood, he said. "It's something different."

Collins, who gained more than 200 yards and scored two touchdowns in the first half, praised his offensive line after his performance.

"I just told them to get me to the second level and I'll take care of everything else," he said.

Collins sprinted into the end zone with his second score in the first quarter, bouncing off South defender Sam Guyett at the goal line.

South coach Matt Duffy, whose team also started the season 0-3 last year, but recovered to reach the playoffs, saw some positives despite Thursday's lopsided score.

"We're starting to see signs that we can be a good football team, it's just that we can't put it together right now," Duffy said. "We've got a lot of things to fix. Some of that was inexperience."

The Rebels were without senior RB/WR Andre Smith who did not play due to a coaches decision.

"We've got to concentrate on ourselves and get better."

CLEVELAND, Ohio - It seemed like everything was going the Indians way on Thursday night at Progressive Field.

The replay gods were smiling down upon them. Right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall channeled Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente and the Tribe even got the better of Alfredo "Big Pasta' Simon.

But the Tigers, the big brother that has always been able to put the Indians in their place, kept coming back. Finally, Michael Brantley put an end to it with a two-out, two-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Indians a 7-5 victory. It was Brantley's second homer of the night.

The Tribe, trying to keep its faint postseason hopes alive, has won 11 of its last 15 games. They are four games out of the second wild card spot with Angels and Twins in front of them.

The Indians took a 5-3 lead in the seventh on a leadoff homer by Brantley and a line-drive single off the left field wall by Yan Gomes. It looked like that might finally give the Indians a win over Simon, but it wasn't took be.

Bryan Shaw, who turned a 3-2 lead into a 3-3 tie in the seventh, did pretty much the same thing in the eighth. Shaw, working with a 5-3 lead, allowed three straight one-out hits as the Tigers made it a 5-4 game. Closer Cody Allen relieved and allowed a two-out single to Andrew Romine to tie the score at 5.

Allen (2-4) pitched the ninth for the victory.

Chisenhall, meanwhile, not only rushed in from right field to insert himself in a unique double play, but finished the game with three assists. He threw out two Tigers  at the plate. Initially they were each called safe, but the safe calls were overturned on replay challenges.

He is the first player with three outfield assists in one game since Kansas City's Mark Teahan had three assists on My 5, 2007 against the Tigers. Chisenhall is the first Indians outfielder with three assists in one game since Rick Manning did it on May 21, 1981 against Seattle.

The 6-6, 267-pound Simon came into the game with a 4-0 record against the Tribe this season. Along with those four wins, he had a 1.50 ERA, holding the Indians to four runs in 24 innings.

On Thursday night, the Indians scored five runs on nine hits in 6 2/3 against Simon. They didn't beat him, but at least they didn't lose to him.

The Tigers tied the score, 3-3, with two runs in the seventh. Shaw, working in relief of starter Danny Salazar, wild pitched James McCann home. Then he gave up a two-out single to right to Ian Kinsler that scored Andrew Romine with the tying run.

Andrew Gose also scored on the play, but after being called safe by plate umpire Ed Hickox, a replay challenge showed Chisenhall's throw and Gomes' tag erased Gose before he reached the plate.

It was the second run the Tigers had taken off the scoreboard in the game.

Abraham Almonte pulled the Indians into a 1-1 tie in the fourth with his fourth homer in 30 games. He hit a 3-2 pitch from Simon 428-feet into the seats in right field with one out in the inning.

The Tigers took a 1-0 lead against Salazar on Gose's single in the second. On the same play, the Indians turned a 9-3-6-4-9-2 double play.

What it means

The Indians (69-70) have won nine of their last 14 games against the AL Central. They are one game below breakeven for the first time since June 6 when they were 27-28.

They have not had a .500 record since April 10 when they were 2-2.

The Tigers (64-75) have lost 15 of their last 20 games.

Now that's a double play

The Indians turned a 9-3-6-4-9-2 double play in the second inning. It came complete with Chisenhall tagging out Gose between first and second and throwing out Romine at the plate.

Hickox called Romine safe at the plate to give the Tigers a 2-0 lead. The Indians challenged the call on the field and after a 2:52 review, Romine was called out and a run was taken off the board for the Tigers.

Here's how it unfolded.

Gose, with McCann on second and Romine on first, singled sharply off Jose Ramirez's glove at second. McCann scored for a 1-0 lead as first baseman Carlos Santana cut off Chisenhall's throw to the plate.

Romine stopped at third and then came home when Gose was caught in the rundown betwee first and second.

K's are us

When Salazar struck out Romine in the fifth inning, it gave him 175 strikeouts for the season. Salazar joined Corey Kluber with 219 strikeouts and Carlos Carrasco with 178 strikeouts. It's just the second time in team history that the Indians have had three pitchers with at least 175 strikeouts in one season.

Bartolo Colon had 212 strikeouts, Chuck Finley 189 and Dave Burba 180 in 2000.

Thanks for coming

The Indians and Tigers drew 11,166 Thursday night at Progressive Field. They have drawn 1,177, 159 fans this year.

What's next?

The four-game series between the Indians and Tigers continues Friday night with rookie right-hander Cody Anderson (3-3, 3.72) facing Detroit's veteran right-hander Justin Verlander (3-7, 3.43) at 7:10 p.m. SportsTime Ohio, WTAM and WMMS will carry the game.

Anderson and Verlander met Sunday at Comerica Park with the Indians winning, 3-0. Anderson threw seven scoreless innings.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Here are high school sports highlights from Thursday. See below for information on how you team’s accomplishments can be recognized in these daily roundups.

BOYS GOLF

Medina 152, Strongsville 162: Medina’s Tyler Grabowski and Strongsville’s Brenden McDonnell shared medalist honors by each shooting 37s. The Bees had four players finish in less than 40 strokes, which helped them take the victory.

Avery Borak and Zach Wagner each shot 38, while Colin McClowry added a 39 for the Bees.

Hudson 153, Twinsburg 160: Juniors Will Kurtz and Johnny Merrill each shot 37s to lead the Explorers to their fifth consecutive Suburban Conference victory. Dave Sexton and Nolan Laughlin added 39 and 40, respectively, to complete Hudson’s scoring at Gleneagles Golf Club.

Keystone 192, Fairview 195: The Wildcats’ three-shot victory came with Matt Block earning medalist honors by two strokes. His 44 bettered Fairview’s Peter Butterfield, who shot a team-best 46.

Black River 174, Brooklyn 218: Luke Tanner’s 40 led the field and Pirates in their victory against Brooklyn. Black River teammate Taner Hawley added a 43.

Lutheran West 181, Columbia 207: Sam Spacek shot a 43, Sam Everson added a 44 and Lutheran West won its Patriot Athletic Conference matchup.

North Royalton 158, Nordonia 168: Brandon Pearl’s 38 paced the Knights, who dropped their match at North Royalton.

Lake Catholic 157, Willoughby South 173: The Cougars scored a road win.

GIRLS GOLF

Solon 158, Aurora 213, Laurel 231: Two from the Comets shot under 40, as Solon’s Grace Gao took medalist honors with a 35. She was one shot better than teammate Jennifer Wang, who carded a 36. Solon produced the top four scores to run away with the three-team meet.

Independence 167, Padua 179: Sophia Trombetta scored a 36 to lead the field for Independence, which also got a 41 from Lindsay Blum and 42 from Bryleigh Wise. Michaela Thomas’ 42 led Padua.

Hawken 174, Mayfield 213: Isabella Joseph’s 39 led the Hawks, while Mayfield was paced by Lexi Brezovec’s 40.

NDCL 178, Warren JFK 215: Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin used a match-best 34 from Reva Morris to win.

Columbian 168, NDCL 178: Reva Morris’ 34 led the field, but Columbian used a 39 from Alexa Tinghese and three more 43 scores to earn a victory.

BOYS SOCCER

Valley Forge 2, Willoughby South 0: Aleks Radojkovic scored in the first half, and Valley Forge capitalized on an own goal to reach .500 with a 3-3 record.

Medina 5, Highland 1: The visiting Bees used a four-goal flurry in the second half to secure their victory.

Max Hayes 11, Montessori 1: Jose Flores’ four goals led Max Hayes’ scoring assault. Ryan DeLeon added two goals

Brooklyn 6, Keystone 0: The Hurricanes jumped out to a 5-0 first-half lead and received three goals each from Andy Wiencek and Merouane Sadji.

Elyria Catholic 6, Open Door 3: Elyria Catholic erupted with four second-half goals to win at home. Tyler Haas, Luke Christofferson and Tyler Novak scored for the visiting Patriots.

GIRLS SOCCER

Hathaway Brown 2, Laurel 0: Hathaway Brown scored two first-half goals, which came from senior Emma Simmons and junior Elizabeth Stack. Goalie Clair O’Brien secured her fourth shutout for Hathaway Brown, which improved to 6-1.

Brooklyn 3, Keystone 0: Three different scorers, Tara Stickovich, Leigh Eperjese and Ally Badza, fueled the Hurricanes home victory.

Kirtland 1, Orange 0: The Hornets’ second-half goal ended a drought and gave them a home win.

Aurora 3, Barberton 0: Aurora added to its 1-0 halftime lead and cruised to victory.

New Photos: Varsity Soccer Girls vs Avon 9/10/15 http://t.co/5ZcTiVz1RLpic.twitter.com/f7qshCd2SE

— WestlakeDemons (@DemonAthletics) September 10, 2015

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Olmsted Falls 3, Midview 0: Lexi Lombardo’s 22 kills, four blocks and nine digs led the Bulldogs, who won, 25-12 25-18, 25-12. Teammate Kacie Burton contributed 43 assists.

Frosh, JV, and Varsity sweep Midview tonight! #nodrama#noexcuses#justwinpic.twitter.com/lE2snxDahi

— OFVB (@ofvolleyball) September 11, 2015

Revere 3, Tallmadge 1: Chloe Stile fueled Revere’s 23-25, 25-15, 25-13, 25-23 win. Her all-around game included 27 assists, five service aces, 10 kills and four digs. Teammate Erinn Kahoe scored a match-high 15 kills, while Jamie McGhee led Tallmadge with eight kills.

Avon 3, North Ridgeville 0: Erin Gardner supplied 14 digs, Hallie Schroeder and Sydney Stone each produced eight kills, and Avon scored a 25-12, 25-8, 25-22 victory. The Eagles also used 13 assists from Domenica Marino and another 12 from Maddy Jerdonek.

Elyria Catholic 3, Valley Forge 0: The visiting Panthers scored a 25-9, 25-13, 25-17 win. Mykala McClendon’s nine digs and Taylor Moga’s five kills paced host Valley Forge.

Solon 3, Shaker Heights 0: The host Comets won, 25-12, 25-10, 25-16.

Columbia 3, Oberlin 0: The visiting Raiders scored a 25-10, 25-11, 25-12 win. Cortny Robinson led Oberlin with 11 digs.

Cuyahoga Heights 3, Harvey 0: Cuyahoga Heights used 13 aces from the service line to beat Harvey, 25-14, 25-21, 25-21. Morgan Sweeney and Neena Allen each had four aces.

Lake Catholic 3, Walsh Jesuit 0: Host Lake Catholic won, 25-19, 25-22, 25-12.

NDCL 3, Padua 1: Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin won in four, 25-12, 25-20, 25-27, 25-19, on the road.

Kenston 3, Mayfield 0: Kenston won at home, 25-17, 25-16, 25-20.

Holy Name 3, Rocky River 0: Holy Name scored a 25-17, 25-18, 25-19 home victory.

Wadsworth 3, Hudson 0: Wadsworth won on the road, 25-11, 25-11, 25-17.

Bees volleyball student section. Loaded with football players. pic.twitter.com/cIqTXVQ8km

— Dom DiPasqua (@beevillesports) September 11, 2015

GIRLS TENNIS

Avon 3 Solon 2: Host Avon took all three singles matches, which clinched the Eagles victory against a Solon squad that took both doubles matches. Ana Lopez took No. 1, while Madison Nakon and Lauren Vajentic secured singles victories for Avon.

While Solon won both doubles encounters, it needed a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory by Hannah Caplin and Lindsay Blashka vs. Julie Lorincz and Mackenzie Kneiss for a close final score.

Strongsville 3, Brunswick 2: The Mustangs’ victory came on the road in a Greater Cleveland Conference battle. Brunswick victories came at No. 2 singles with Kayla Webb, who improved to 10-0, and Antara Rath at third singles.

Wadsworth 4, Revere 1: A No. 1 singles victory by Wadsworth’s Rylee O’Brien, 6-4, 6-2, highlighted its home win. The Grizzlies’ Annie Nicholas also won at No. 2, but Revere notched its lone victory from Amy Lazbin at No. 3 with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 rally vs. Molly Adams.

Chardon 5, Brush 0: Sasha Pischel’s 6-0, 6-0 sweep at first singles set the tone for Chardon, which also received victories from Lindsey Nichols and Bridgette Burke.

CVCA 3, Archbishop Hoban 2: Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy used two singles wins to propel itself on the road. Irene Norman and Molly Pile earned those singles victories at Nos. 1 and 2.

Hathaway Brown 5, Magnificat 0: Hathaway Brown won convincingly in singles matches to set up its sweep on the road and improve to 12-0.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Left fielder Michael Brantley homered in the seventh and eighth innings and right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall played outstanding defense as the wild-card-hunting Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers, 7-5, Thursday night at Progressive Field. Tribe righty Danny Salazar allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings.

Here is a capsule look at the game:

Francona's Fun Bunch: Manager Terry Francona's Indians (69-70) have won 11 of 15.

Here. They. Come: Earlier in the day, the Texas Rangers lost in Seattle, meaning the Indians took the field 4.5 games out of the second AL wild-card spot. Brantley and Chisenhall made sure the Tribe cut the deficit to 4.0.

The Tigers slipped to 64-76.

Dr. Smooth on call: Brantley's solo homer leading off the seventh gave the Indians a 4-3 lead. Brantley smoked a 1-0 fastball from righty Alfredo Simon high and deep to right-center.

Simon used the fastball middle/in to retire Brantley in a big spot in the third. Brantley did not let him get away with it again.

Simon entered the night at 4-0 with a 1.50 ERA in four starts against Cleveland this season. He allowed five runs on nine hits in 6 2/3 innings, with several loud outs.

In the Tribe eighth, Francisco Lindor drew a full-count walk with two outs against lefty Blaine Hardy. Brantley ripped a 3-2 spinner deep to right to account for the final margin.

Brantley is hammering his way to the finish line of his second straight terrific season, the second coming despite a balky back and/or sore left shoulder for most of it. He is batting .319 with an .887 OPS in 126 games. He has 43 doubles, 15 homers, 81 RBI, 65 runs and 14 steals.

Gettin' Chizzy Wid It: Chisenhall made Brantley's late power display matter by dominating defensively.

The Tigers put a runner on first (Andrew Romine) and second (James McCann) with one out in the second. Anthony Gose singled off second baseman Jose Ramirez's glove and into right field. Chisenhall's throw was cut off by first baseman Carlos Santana, who threw to second to trap Gose as McCann scored and Romine stopped at third.

During the rundown, second base became vacated. Chisenhall noticed and received a throw from Ramirez. As Chisenhall tracked and tagged Gose, Romine sprinted for home. Chisenhall threw to catcher Yan Gomes, who erased Romine -- or so it seemed.*

The Tigers put a runner on second (Gose) and third (Romine) with two outs in the seventh. Ian Kinsler singled off Bryan Shaw. Romine scored, but Chisenhall used textbook mechanics to charge, field and throw to Gomes, who erased Gose -- or so it seemed.**

Lonnie Chisenhall notched three assists in one game as a right fielder. Think about that. 

Oh, by the way: Chisenhall made two quality running catches -- in right-center to deny Victor Martinez in the fourth and near the line to deny Kinsler in the fifth. Kinsler's liner came with runners on first and second and two outs.

At the plate, Chisenhall went 1-for-4 with one run and one steal.       

*/**Brutal: Plate umpire Ed Hickox missed two calls that required replay challenges to overturn.

If not for MLB's replay system, the Tigers might have won handily. 

*In the second inning, Hickox ruled Romine safe when, in fact, Gomes tagged out Romine.

*In the seventh, Hickox ruled Gose safe when, in fact, Gomes tagged out Gose. Gomes was so sure Hickox got it wrong that he immediately pointed his glove to the Tribe dugout.

Rough going: Shaw had a forgettable night.

Shaw relieved Salazar with the bases loaded and one out in the seventh and the Tribe leading, 3-1. Shaw's first pitch to Rajai Davis missed badly and skipped away from Gomes, enabling Detroit to pull within 3-2.

Davis, with runners on second and third, popped to second. Kinsler dumped a single into right that tied the score and momentarily gave Detroit a 4-3 lead. (Hickox's safe call on the second runner was overturned.)

The Indians rebuilt the two-run lead in their half, but Shaw gave it back.

Ultra-dangerous Miguel Cabrera led off with a grounder to third. J.D. Martinez singled to left, Victor Martinez singled to right and Nick Castellanos hit an RBI double to center.

Cody Allen relieved with runners on second and third and the one out. McCann struck out swinging. Romine slapped a 2-0 fastball past diving shortstop Francisco Lindor for an RBI single.

Allen bowed his neck and struck out Gose swinging.

Strong finish: Allen (2-4) worked a 1-2-3 ninth, punctuated by a curveball that froze Miggy for a strikeout.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Joey Bosa returns to action Saturday for the Buckeyes along with the three other players suspended for the Virginia Tech game: Jalin Marshall, Dontre Wilson and Corey Smith.

Hawaii, this week's opponent, hopes that in addition to traveling six time zones and being 41-point underdogs they don't have to see Joey's take on the sack dance.

Crowquill, by Plain Dealer artist Ted Crow, appears three times a week on cleveland.com.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Week 3 of the 2015 high school football season is already here, and cleveland.com has you covered with interactive, searchable schedules.

Fans can search the cleveland.com schedule database by date or a range of dates, such as Thursday through Saturday to see all Week 3 games involving the area's 133 teams in seven counties. Or maybe you want to look ahead to Week 4 — or look back to Weeks 1 and 2. If so, just enter the dates you want to see games for.

Or type in a school name to call up that team's schedule for the 10 weeks of the regular season.

Click here (or the link above) to enter the cleveland.com database for schedules and results.

On game nights, the page also shows results with links to box scores and content from the games.

Check posts like this every week for the weekly schedule to see who your favorite team is playing, where and when. 

If you're looking to find all the games being played throughout Ohio, check out the Ohio High School Athletic Association's composite schedule for Week 3.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State fans may not remember Logan Tuley-Tillman's name. But they might remember what he did.

Oh yeah, the guy who burned the recruiting letter.

Back in May of 2012, when Urban Meyer was still getting his feet under him and working on his first full recruiting class with the Buckeyes after his hiring in November of 2011, Tuley-Tillman was a Michigan pledge who received a piece of OSU mail.

He didn't want it. Tuley-Tillman, an offensive lineman from Illinois, put a photo on Twitter of himself burning the Ohio State letter that got a bit of publicity.

Here's that old tweet, though it doesn't look like the photo is attached anymore. You can see it at the top of this story.

#goblue #beatohio pic.twitter.com/wp9gk4DD

-- Logan Tuley-Tillman (@LoganTillman) May 26, 2012

The action could have paved his way for legendary status in the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. But it didn't.

On Thursday, Michigan dismissed Tuley-Tillman from the team with a statement from Jim Harbaugh that pegged the reason as "conduct unacceptable for a Michigan student athlete."

A redshirt sophomore, Tuley-Tillman played in Michigan's opener against Utah as a backup. That was the second appearance of his career.

* Buckeyes get big TV number: According to ESPN, Monday night's game between Ohio State and Virginia Tech drew in the third-largest audience for a regular-season college football game on ESPN.

The Labor Day matchup was watched by 10.585 million people, trailing only Alabama-Auburn in November 2014 (13.5 million) and Ohio State-USC on September of 2009 (10.586 million).

* Thursday meant I've been here a while: 

Covered my first Ohio State football game 10 years ago today. Interesting baptism. Texas 25, Ohio State 22 in Ohio Stadium.

-- Doug Lesmerises (@DougLesmerises) September 10, 2015

Our Thursday coverage

* Everything from Urban Meyer's radio show

* Does everyone need a spin move? Curtis Samuel says, "I got something"

* Hawaii wearing the retro rainbow uniforms on Saturday

* Breaking down Ohio State's QB play from Monday: Ohio State Rewatch

* Outrageous predictions, including a big passing day for Hawaii

* See the motivational video Ohio State used for Virginia Tech

* Did you see that the Browns cut Terrelle Pryor?

Elsewhere

* Ohio State a cuddly monster

* What's it like for Hawaii on the road