CLEVELAND -- For a season that was all about peaking in the playoffs, the Cleveland Indians' postseason run lasted just three games.
The Houston Astros completed their three-game sweep of the Tribe on Monday afternoon with an 11-3 victory in Game 3 of the American League Division Series. For the second straight contest, Cleveland jumped out to an early one-run lead, but was unable to contain the Astros' potent offense with Houston totaling three runs in the seventh inning and six more in the eighth. Astros center fielder George Springer hit two home runs, with Trevor Bauer picking up the loss for Cleveland.
For the third straight game, the Indians' offense remained impotent, with Cleveland managing just seven hits on Monday and 13 total for the series.
With that, the three-time defending American League Central champions' season came to an end, as the longest World Series drought in baseball remains intact.
Final: Astros 11, Indians 3
Edwin Encarnacion scores on a wild pitch, but it's not enough as the Cleveland Indians' 2018 campaign comes to an anticlimactic end.
Middle of 9: Astros 11, Indians 2
Adam Cimber in for Cleveland. Proceeds to give up two hits and a walk, allowing a run as Houston pushes its lead to 9.
End of 8: Astros 10, Indians 2
Francisco Lindor and Michael Brantley reach base on a pair of singles but Jose Ramirez grounds into a double play to end the inning.
Middle of 8: Astros 10, Indians 2
George Springer adds to the Astros' lead with a solo home run off of Cody Allen. Brad Hand comes on with the bases loaded and proceeds to give up an RBI single to Marwin Gonzalez. Alex Bregman then scores on a wild pitch and Carlos Correa blasts a 3-run homer to right as the fans head for the exits.
Indians down eight runs and facing their final six outs of the season.
End of 7: Astros 4, Indians 2
Three up, three down for the Indians as Yandy Diaz and Yan Gomes strikeouts sandwich a Melky Cabrera ground out.
Middle of 7: Astros 4, Indians 2
Tony Kemp gets a lead off single and then advances to second on a failed pickoff attempt by Bauer. A George Springer single advances Kemp to third and he proceeds to score on a Jose Altuve fielder's choice to tie the game at 2. An E1 fielder's choice then advances Altuve to second and puts Alex Bregman on first with one out and Yuli Gurriel draws a walk to load the bases. Marwin Gonzalez proceeds to knock in a pair of runs with a double to give the Astros a 4-2 lead.
Andrew Miller comes on in relief of Bauer and forces Josh Reddick into a flyout before walking Carlos Correa to load the bases. Cody Allen comes in for Cleveland and strikes out Tyler White to end the inning.
End of 6: Indians 2, Astros 1
Collin McHugh comes on in relief for Houston and manages to pop out Jose Ramirez before striking out Edwin Encarnacion and Josh Donaldson to end the inning in order.
Middle of 6: Indians 2, Astros 1
Clevinger done for the day with 5 IP, 1 ER, 9 strikeouts and 3 hits. Trevor Bauer comes on in relief and after allowing a single to Josh Reddick, escapes unscathed thanks to a Carlos Correa pop out and Brian McCann strikeout.
End of 5: Indians 2, Astros 1
A 2-out 446-foot Francisco Lindor home run puts the Indians back ahead 2-1.
Middle of 5: Indians 1, Astros 1
George Springer ties the game on a solo shot to left. After walking Alex Bregman, Clevinger ends the inning by striking out Yuli Gurriel for his ninth K of the game -- a record for an Indians' pitcher in his postseason debut.
End of 4: Indians 1, Astros 0
Josh Donaldson reaches base with a one-out walk, but the Indians fail to do any damage as Yandy Diaz pops out and Brandon Guyer strikes out to end the inning.
Middle of 4: Indians 1, Astros 0
1-2-3 inning for Clevinger, who forces Josh Reddick and Carlos Correa into flyouts before striking out Brian McCann.
End of 3: Indians 1, Astros 0
Yan Gomes and Jason Kipnis lead the inning off with back to back hits and Francisco Lindor advances them to second and third with a sacrifice bunt. Michael Brantley then brings home Gomes with a sacrifice fly as the Indians take the first lead of the game.
Middle of 3: Indians 0, Astros 0
Clevinger gets into his first jam, putting runners at the corners with one out before walking Alex Bregman to load the bases. But after striking out Yuli Gurriel, Clevinger forces Marwin Gonzalez into a left field flyout, escaping the inning unharmed.
End of 2: Indians 0, Astros 0
Yandy Diaz hits a 2-out double but the Indians fail to make anything out of it when Brandon Guyer hits into a fielder's choice to end the inning.
Middle of 2: Indians 0, Astros 0
Mike Clevinger records his third and fourth strikeouts before walking Carlos Correa. Clevinger, however, escapes the inning when first baseman Edwin Encarnacion makes a diving catch to rob Brian McCann of a would-be hit.
End of 1: Indians 0, Astros 0
Three up, three down for the Tribe, with Francisco Lindor, Michael Brantley and Jose Ramirez each grounding out to start the game.
Middle of 1: Indians 0, Astros 0
Mike Clevinger nullifies a 2-out double/near home run by Alex Bregman by striking out Yuli Gurriel to escape the first inning unscathed.
