Indians erupt for 10 runs in the top of the 9th inning and go on to defeat Oakland, 13 – 6

On September 3, 1983 – Trailing 5 – 3, the Indians erupt for 10 runs in the top of the 9th inning and go on to defeat Oakland, 13 – 6. The A’s set a major-league record by using six pitchers in the inning. Pinch hitter Chris Bando has two hits in the frame and Gorman Thomas connects for a double and homer in the inning for the second time in three years. He is the only man to do it twice. Toby Harrah drives in 5 runs as well and Dan Spillner picks up the win for the Tribe. The win was just the 60th on the season for Cleveland.

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