CLEVELAND -- With the struggles that the Indians' starting rotation has gone through this season, it is a great sign that ace Corey Kluber pitched well in his first rehab start on Friday for Double-A Akron.
After missing more than three weeks while on the 10-day disabled list with a lower back injury, Kluber pitched five scoreless innings and got the win in the RubberDucks' 10-0 victory. On 47 pitches (33 strikes), Kluber only allowed one hit and did not issue a walk, while recording one strikeout. He set down the final 14 batters he faced.