
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
May 9, 2014 10:45am
The Indians, now winners of 5 of 7 and 8 of their last 11 at home, head to Tampa to take on the Rays. The Rays are coming off getting swept at home by the O's, are just 15-20 on the young season. They haven't been able to avoid injuries to the rotation. Hellickson and Cobb are on the DL and Matt Moore is out for year after Tommy John. Perfect time to catch them.
Matchups
Friday- Kluber (2-3 3.60) v Odorizzi (1-3 6.83)
Saturday- McAllister (3-2 3.18) v Bedard (1-1 4.38)
Sunday- Tomlin (1-0 1.35) v Archer (2-1 4.91)
Notes:
-Over the last 3 seasons, the Rays are 9-6 vs the Tribe, including the playoff win in Cleveland last season.
-Something has to give: The Rays are a surprising 7-10 at home this season but the Indians counter with a dreadful 4-11 record on the road.
-Friday night fever: The Rays are 4-1 on Friday nights...making them just 11-19 on every other day of the week. The Indians are 2-3 on Friday.
Go Tribe.
Matchups
Friday- Kluber (2-3 3.60) v Odorizzi (1-3 6.83)
Saturday- McAllister (3-2 3.18) v Bedard (1-1 4.38)
Sunday- Tomlin (1-0 1.35) v Archer (2-1 4.91)
Notes:
-Over the last 3 seasons, the Rays are 9-6 vs the Tribe, including the playoff win in Cleveland last season.
-Something has to give: The Rays are a surprising 7-10 at home this season but the Indians counter with a dreadful 4-11 record on the road.
-Friday night fever: The Rays are 4-1 on Friday nights...making them just 11-19 on every other day of the week. The Indians are 2-3 on Friday.
Go Tribe.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 9, 2014 10:50am
Starting pitching has been ridiculously good. Lets see the trend continue.

Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 9, 2014 11:09am
2/3

Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 9, 2014 11:19am
4-2 road trip would be great, but Toronto is playing well. Take 2/3 from Rays and hope for a 3-3 road trip. Then, of you sweep one (without being swept) or win both series, it's even better.

TBone14
Posts: 6,383
May 9, 2014 1:06pm
I would sign up for 3-3 right now.

Heretic
Posts: 18,820
May 9, 2014 1:53pm
Eric Bedard's still in the bigs. That's a bit of a surprise.

ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
May 9, 2014 1:54pm
Roll on Tribe.

BRF
Posts: 8,748
May 9, 2014 8:26pm
B4 1-0 Rays.

TBone14
Posts: 6,383
May 9, 2014 9:30pm
2-1 Rays in the 7th. Kluber has been very solid again. I should have included something about David DeJesus owning the Tribe in my write-up. He just kills us.

TBone14
Posts: 6,383
May 9, 2014 9:34pm
Brantley ties it with a solo bomb in the 7th. I just love this guy.

TBone14
Posts: 6,383
May 9, 2014 9:55pm
Tribe hang a 5 spot in the 7th.
Homer for Brantley. RBI single for Gomes. 3 run bomb for Aviles.
Homer for Brantley. RBI single for Gomes. 3 run bomb for Aviles.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 9, 2014 10:29pm
Sounds like Kluber pitched well again giving up some bloop hits and working his way out of it.

HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
May 9, 2014 10:39pm
..and here comes Axford.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 9, 2014 10:43pm
Axford doing just fine. Hitting his spots. He needed a good outing.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 9, 2014 10:45pm
ooooh boy. Just as I said that.
Just get an out so we can move on.
Just get an out so we can move on.

BRF
Posts: 8,748
May 9, 2014 10:50pm
Seven straight balls. WTF.

HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
May 9, 2014 10:51pm
damn it Axford.....get him out of there Francona.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 9, 2014 10:52pm
Don't think Kluber's buying Axford dinner anytime soon.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 9, 2014 10:53pm
If he loses this guy, youve got to pull him.

HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
May 9, 2014 10:56pm
AAAAGGGHGHHH!
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 9, 2014 10:57pm
He breezed through the first two and then forgot how to throw a strike.

HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
May 9, 2014 10:58pm
Here comes Allen....winning run at the plate for TB.

HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
May 9, 2014 11:00pm
all the sudden this ump's strike zone has got tight.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 9, 2014 11:01pm
don't get Brantley hurt!!!!
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 9, 2014 11:05pm
Good start to the trip gettin' the win.
I'm happy for Kluber.
I'm happy for Kluber.