Indians break 11-game losing streak with 4-2 win over Orioles

Indians beat Orioles to break losing streak, 4-2

CLEVELAND — Fausto Carmona pitched six strong innings and the Cleveland Indians ended their 11-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.

The Indians improved to 4-19 in September and avoided tying the franchise record of 12 straight losses set in 1931. Luis Valbuena homered and Carmona (4-12) won for the first time since Aug. 23.

The Orioles have lost eight consecutive games and center fielder Felix Pie went down in the seventh inning with an injury to his upper left leg. Baltimore’s skid is its longest since it dropped 10 in a row Sept. 17-26, 2008.