Tribe vs. Kansas City: Flushing the Royals

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Jul 1, 2013 2:36pm
The Tribe has a much needed day off today and travels to KC to take on the Royals in a 3 game stint starting tomorrow.

Drew Stubbs will be pencilled in the leadoff spot, as Michael Bourn is on paternity leave and won't return until Wednesday.

Stubbs, who led off yesterday, was credited by manager Terry Francona as jump starting the offense with a bunt single against ChiSox hurler, Chris Sale, who was perfect the first 3 innings. Stubbs also doubled home a run later.:thumbup:

Despite the Indians 4 1/2 game lead over KC in the standings, a lot of sports pundits still think that the Royals will be the team to challenge the Tigers.:thumbdown:

Corey Kluber(6-5, 4.16) will pitch the opener against the Royal's Mendoza(2-4, 4.16).

Scott Kazmir is getting an extra day's rest precautionary from back spasms in his last outing.
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Jul 1, 2013 2:42pm
I expect another sweep. Pitching sucks and our bats have gone silent.
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Jul 1, 2013 2:48pm
Commander of Awesome;1466516 wrote:I expect another sweep. Pitching sucks and our bats have gone silent.
This
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Jul 1, 2013 4:32pm
Commander of Awesome;1466516 wrote:I expect another sweep. Pitching sucks and our bats have gone silent.
Who started that saying?
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Jul 1, 2013 5:19pm
Coa if you go on vacation you better let us know so somebody can sub in for you.
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Jul 1, 2013 5:28pm
P.S The Tigers lost today so we are .5 games up in 1st!
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Jul 1, 2013 5:31pm
ohiobucks1;1466570 wrote:P.S The Tigers lost today so we are .5 games up in 1st!
Its'a good thing they weren't playing us. With their line up and our pitching, we wouldn't stand a chance.
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Jul 1, 2013 5:33pm
royal_k;1466572 wrote:Its'a good thing they weren't playing us. With their line up and our pitching, we wouldn't stand a chance.
You have given out too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later.
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Jul 1, 2013 5:41pm
royal_k;1466572 wrote:Its'a good thing they weren't playing us. With their line up and our pitching, we wouldn't stand a chance.
No kidding, have you seen their line up?! Pretty much nothing but HoFers in their prime.
ohiobucks1;1466573 wrote:You have given out too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later.
I got your back.
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Jul 1, 2013 5:42pm
Commander of Awesome;1466578 wrote:No kidding, have you seen their line up?! Pretty much nothing but HoFers in their prime.
ohiobucks1;1466573 wrote:You have given out too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later.
I got your back.
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Jul 1, 2013 6:06pm
royal_k;1466572 wrote:Its'a good thing they weren't playing us. With their line up and our pitching, we wouldn't stand a chance.
The 2013 Detroit Tigers: The greatest .500ish club in MLB history.
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Jul 1, 2013 7:19pm
Heretic;1466597 wrote:The 2013 Detroit Tigers: The greatest .500ish club in MLB history.
Really? I thought today was their first loss?
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Jul 1, 2013 7:27pm
BR1986FB;1466641 wrote:Really? I thought today was their first loss?

No shit! Have you seen that lineup....wow
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Jul 1, 2013 7:42pm
wes_mantooth;1466648 wrote:No ****! Have you seen that lineup....wow

So sick.
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Jul 1, 2013 7:59pm
^^^I see what you did there.....
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Jul 1, 2013 8:05pm
Bourn sucks, Swisher's in the tank, Reynolds can't hit his weight and our bullpen's a joke...why even take the field tomorrow :(
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Jul 1, 2013 8:16pm
Where is FOOTWEDGE?
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Jul 1, 2013 8:55pm
I once caught a foul ball hit by Bill Freehan....the greatest catcher of all time.
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Jul 2, 2013 2:11am
You guys are still watching baseball?
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Jul 2, 2013 8:28am
TBone14;1466771 wrote:You guys are still watching baseball?
God knows why. After every game I say to myself, "never again Daniel, NEVER AGAIN"....then I keep watching. Do you think I'm sick?
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Jul 2, 2013 5:08pm
Haha yeah where is FW?

I love that games start at 4 out here so I can watch during the last hour at work from time to time.
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Jul 2, 2013 5:30pm
lhslep134;1467107 wrote:Haha yeah where is FW?

I love that games start at 4 out here so I can watch during the last hour at work from time to time.
Might be 5 for you today due to being in KC...unless ur not in PT.

I really hope we play well in KC the next three because I have tickets to Friday and Saturday's games against the Tigers. I think we may even miss Verlander this time.
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Jul 2, 2013 5:37pm
I'm worried about a serious letdown. We just swept a division rival, took over first place, and have the 'big' series against the Kitties coming home. It might be easy to 'relax' against the Royals.
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Jul 2, 2013 8:23pm
Good start to the night with Santana getting walked with bases loaded followed with Reynolds getting hit by a pitch.