Indians get back-to-back 6-run innings in 15-5 shelling of Angels

Indians pound Angels 15-5

TEMPE, Ariz. — Cleveland’s Matt LaPorta hit a two-run homer, his first of the spring, to highlight a six-run fifth inning and the Indians added six more in the sixth to complete a 15-5 thrashing of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

Competing for the last spot in the Indians’ rotation, Carlos Carrasco gave up four hits and five runs in 3 2-3 innings, struck out seven and walked four.

Indians manager Manny Acta said before the game that LaPorta would be the starting first baseman because Russell Branyan is going on the disabled list because of a herniated disc in his back.

The Angels’ Ervin Santana allowed five runs and six hits in 4 2-3 innings, struck out two and walked two.