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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Terry Francona liked the sound coming from clubhouse around the corner from his office -- the blaring music after a victory. It had been awhile for the Cleveland Indians, especially on the road. Corey Kluber, pitching less than 25 miles from where he went to high school, allowed one run over eight innings and the Indians snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory at Texas on Tuesday night. "Its good to get back in the W column," Mark Reynolds said. "We can stop worrying about it now and just relax and play ball." With the efficient effort by Kluber (4-4), some solid defence and timely hits, the Indians also snapped a 12-game road slide. "We played a nice ballgame, and we kept the line moving at the plate," Francona said. "Because of that you get to hear some music, which is a welcome sign." Reynolds had an RBI single in the fourth off Derek Holland (5-3) that put Cleveland ahead to stay. Drew Stubbs added a two-run single in the fifth and scored on a single by Nick Swisher, who had only two hits his previous 28 at-bats. Lefty Holland, who pitched a season-low 4 1-3 innings, was 4-0 with a 2.40 ERA in his previous seven starts. Holland struck out the games first three batters on 11 pitches. But the left-hander was gone after the Indians had scored three runs and his only walk loaded the bases with one out in the fifth. The Ohio native had been 3-0 in six previous career starts against Cleveland. "Youve got to give the Indians hitters credit. They fought for their at-bats and made him work. They got some hits when it mattered," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "Youre going to have some days when it just doesnt work out." Neither team took pregame batting practice on the field after a busted water pipe under the infield caused a sinkhole right behind the mound. Workers had to dig more than 3 feet deep to fix the pipe, but completed the repair and had the grass back in place behind the mound about an hour before the game. With his team mired in the losing streak, Francona joked before the game that there were no Bull Durham-like shenanigans by his team trying to get a day off. The Indians were just fine, and happy when the game was over. Every starter in the lineup got a hit. Kluber, who went to Coppell High School, struck out three with three walks and benefited from three double plays. He didnt throw more than 10 pitches in an inning until the sixth. "It really wasnt any different than another game," Kluber said. "Ive seen, I couldnt tell you how many games here. Ive thrown here in college summer league. ... It really didnt feel any different." Francona was impressed. "Hes getting better right in front of our eyes," the manager said. "For him to go out there and kind of shoulder that responsibility, was, (were) really proud of him." Ryan Raburn had a leadoff double in the fourth and scored on Reynolds second hit of the game. Reynolds was 2 for 25 the first seven games of the trip that ends with Wednesdays series finale. Yan Gomes and Mike Aviles, the Nos. 8 and 9 hitters in the Cleveland lineup, had consecutive singles to start the fifth. Both moved up a base on Hollands errant throw into centre when trying to pick Gomes off second base. Stubbs followed with his runs-producing hit before Jason Kipnis was hit by a pitch to bring up Swisher. "Thought I had a good game that first inning, when I was in control," Holland said. "It was just an overall terrible performance. I didnt have my fastball. I made some pitches that they just found holes." After Kluber walked Leury Garcia and Andrus to start the sixth, Garcia was thrown out trying to advance to third on David Murphys flyout to left. Elvis Andrus led off the Texas first with a single but was quickly erased on a double play when Murphy lined out to third baseman Reynolds. Nelson Cruz grounded into a double play after A.J. Pierzynskis leadoff walk in the second. Murphy had an RBI double in the eighth. Pierzynski homered in the ninth off reliever Joe Smith. NOTES: Andrus has hit in all 34 career games against Cleveland, the longest hitting streak ever by a Texas player against one opponent. ... Rangers DH Lance Berkman reached in the first on a bunt single toward third base -- with the Indians infield shifted the other way and third baseman Reynolds near shortstop. ... Kipnis led off the seventh with a walk, stole second base and scored on a wild pitch. Wholesale Jerseys 2021 . Sulaiman, 44, was chosen unanimously Tuesday in a vote by the leadership, the World Boxing Council said. Sulaiman becomes the sixth president of the organization. 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Sydney coach John Longmire has leapt to the defence of Lance Franklins goalless AFL display against Hawthorn.The superstar forward contributed 19 disposals and six marks in last Thursdays five-point loss to the Hawks, but couldnt manage a major against his former side.It was the first time in more than a year - since round eight last season - that Franklin hasnt scored in an AFL match.The triple Coleman medallist is currently second in this seasons running on 53 goals, two behind West Coasts leader Josh Kennedy.If he kicks too many goals theres too much of a reliance on him, if he doesnt kick a goal its not enough, Longmire said.We need to get the balance right.I think he played alright.If youre talking about just goals, he didnt kick a goal, but he contributed to quite a few and was up the ground a bit.Its one thing to look at the goals contributed, but its another to look at the goals he was actually able to assist.The Swans head into Saturdays clash with Carlton in fifth place and on equaal points with three other teams.dddddddddddd.Theyll be without defender Zak Jones, who will be sidelined for at least a month with an ankle injury sustained against the Hawks.A decision will be made on his replacement later in the week.Whether its a couple of players who have been playing that role really well in the reserves, or just a change of roles in our senior team, Longmire said.The coach said Isaac Heeney may even be considered as an option at the back.Regardless of position, 20-year-old Heeney is set to return following his two-goal, 29-disposal effort in the reserves on the weekend after he was rested against Geelong a fortnight ago.Hes very versatile and played really well on the weekend in our reserves, Longmire said.He was really lively through the midfield.He played forward, but we also know hes capable of playing back because hes so good overhead. 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