The Cleveland Indians are back in the winning column in interleague play. They beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-9 at home on Monday night.
Coming into the game, the Indians had lost five of six, including their last two against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up 9 runs in both contests.
Lonnie Chisenhall lined out in the eighth inning to finish a double away from the cycle. He went 3-for-4.
Shin-Soo Choo hit 2-fo-5 with two RBI's, including his sixth home run of the year in the first inning.
Casey Kotchman also homered for Cleveland.
Derek Lowe pitched five innings, gave up 11 hits and seven runs and struck out two for a no-decision. Joe Smith (5-1) was credited with the win.
Mat Latos pitched four innings for the Reds, giving up seven runs and eight hits and striking out four. Sam LeCure (2-2) walked away with a loss after pitching two innings and giving up two runs.
Chris Perez gave up a run off a single from Jay Bruce in the ninth, but held on to earn his 22nd save of the season.
Game two of the series is Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. ET.
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