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A triumphant return: Michael Brantley socks a two-run HR in Cactus League debut

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In his first Cactus League at-bat of 2016, Michael Brantley clubbed a pitch to deep center field, which resulted in one, loud out.

Two innings later, Brantley recorded an outfield assist, as he nabbed Chicago's Ben Zobrist, who attempted to score from second on Kris Bryant's RBI single.

Those two plays suggested that Brantley's surgically repaired right shoulder was healthy.

Apparently, the Indians' left fielder didn't want to leave any doubt.

Brantley belted a two-run home run to right field in the fifth inning of the Tribe's 10-5 victory against the Cubs in front of a record crowd at Goodyear Ballpark on Saturday night.