Francona sets AL record with pitching change

The phone inside the Indians’ bullpen has rung more than any other in the history of the American League. When Indians manager Terry Francona exited the visitors’ dugout at Target Field and strolled to the pitcher’s mound in the seventh inning on Friday night, he set a new standard for bullpen usage. Marc Rzepczynski’s outing against the Twins marked the 541st relief appearance by Cleveland this year, setting a new league record.