Indians left-hander Andrew Miller worked the ninth inning Saturday night in the second game of a day-night doubleheader to earn his second save of the season.

Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer

Dual closers

DETROIT -- Manager Terry Francona says he's still trying to get Andrew Miller and Cody Allen back to even terms in innings pitched. Until that happens, the Indians are going to have two closers.

One closer is a necessity, two a luxury. The Indians, however, can afford it. Allen has 16 saves, a 2.78 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings. Miller has 65 strikeouts in 42 1/3 innings and two saves.

"Sometimes it depends on how much they've pitched, sometimes it depends on who's hitting, sometimes it's both," said Francona before Sunday's game against Detroit. "When they both have to pitch, there are going to be times Cody might go ahead of him because Andrew has carried such a workload that I'd like to see Cody shoulder that for a little bit."

In Saturday night's 4-1 win in the second game of a doubleheader, Allen pitched the eighth inning against the middle of Detroit's lineup. Miller pitched the ninth for his second save about the bottom of the lineup.

On Sunday, Allen came out of the pen to record a one-out save in the ninth in an 11-8 win over Detroit. The Indians entered the ninth with an 11-2 lead.

"The innings may never even out," said Francona. "Andrew may have more innings at the end of the year, but it's about workload. The goal is to always have your best pitchers have the most innings.

"For whatever reason there was a 10-day span where Andrew and Cody got apart in innings pitched (Miller's innings went up, Allen's went down). I'd rather keep them pretty close."

By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

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Terry Francona will manage the American League All-Stars for the third time in his career starting Monday at Marlins Park in Miami.

Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press

All-Star travel plans

The Indians will play their first home game on ESPN's edition of Sunday Night Baseball in eight years when they play Detroit on Sunday night. But it's going to make for some hectic late-night travel for Francona, the coaching staff and the team's five All-Stars.

After the game they'll catch a 60-seat charter jet bound for Miami in anticipation of Monday's All-Star Game festivities in Miami.

"We'll probably get in about 4 a.m.," said Francona. "As you know, Monday is a busy day with the workouts and Home Run Derby."

The All-Star Game will be played Tuesday night. After the last pitch, Francona and the Tribe's contingent will hit the fast forward button again.

"We're going to fly out Tuesday night right after the game and get back to Cleveland early Wednesday," said Francona. "That's the only way we could have an off day over the break."

The Indians will fly to San Francisco on Thursday and have a voluntary workout at the Oakland Coliseum. On Friday, they open a six-game trip against the Athletics and Giants.

After the Indians beat Detroit on Sunday, MLB announced that five Indians made the AL All-Star team -- Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor, Michael Brantley, Corey Kluber and Miller.

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Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash fractured his left ankle while running Sunday morning.

Steve Nesius, Associatsed Press

Bad break

On Friday Francona said he received a call from MLB's Joe Torre asking if he'd like to add Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash to the coaching staff for the AL All-Star team. Francona couldn't say yes fast enough.

Cash played for Francona when he managed the Red Sox. When Francona became manager of the Indians in 2013, Cash was hired as his bullpen coach. The Rays hired him as manager after the 2014 season.

Francona loves to tease Cash and on Sunday morning he received more ammunition when Cash fractured his left ankle while running. If Cash is still able to make it to the All-Star festivities, he better come prepared, because there's no doubt Francona will be.

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The Indians signed Jose Ramirez as an international free agent on Nov. 26, 2009. Ramirez is from Bani in the Dominican Republic.

Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer

Tribe's international signings

The international free agent signing period started Sunday and the Indians announced the signing of seven players.

The two key acquisitions were Dominican outfielder George Valera and Venezuelan shortstop Aaron Bracho. Valera and Bracho are each 16.

Valera, according to Baseball America, signed for $1.2 million. Valera was rated No.5 and Bracho No.17 by Baseball America in this year's free agent class.

"George and Aaron project as high-ceiling offensive players with a combination of hit-ability and power to go along with athleticism," said Paul Gillispie, Indians senior director of international scouting. "We think they have the ability to impact the game offensively and defensively."

Valera, 5-11, 184 pounds, bats and throws left-handed. Bracho, 5-10, 172, throws right-handed and switch hits.

The Indians also signed infielder Cesar Idrogo, Venezuela; outfielder Marlin Made, Dominican Republic; infielder Wilfri Peralta, Dominican Republic; infielder Brayan Rocchio, Dominican Republic and infielder Jose Tena, Dominican Republic.

The Indians reportedly signed Tena for $400,000 and Peralta for $300,000.

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Statistically speaking

Five statistics to contemplate as the Indians move toward the All-Star break.

No. 1. The Indians have won nine of their last 11 road games.

No.2. The Indians, following Saturday's split with the Tigers, are 29-13 in doubleheaders since 2010.

No. 3. Corey Kluber is tied with Yu Darvish of Texas with the third lowest batting average against in the AL at .205.

No.4. Right-hander Bryan Shaw has appeared in 40 of the Tribe's 81 games. He was tied for the league lead with Jose Alvarez of the Angels.

No.5. Josh Tomlin has walked five batters in his last two starts, but he still leads the AL with the fewest walks per nine innings at 1.2.

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