Interleague Play

by odradek on May 17, 2008 1:04 AM EDT

Tonight's game reminds me why I approach interleague play with trepidation.

Lopsided interleague records have had strong effect on standings in the AL Central.

2007 AL Central Interleague Record:

Detroit 14-4

Minnesota 11-7

Kansas City 10-8

Cleveland 9-9

Chicago 4-14

2006

Minnesota 16-2

Detroit 15-3

Chicago 14-4

Kansas Ciy 10-8

Cleveland 8-10

2005

Cleveland 15-3

Chicago 12-6

Detroit 9-9

Kansas City 9-9

Minnesota 8-10

2004

Minnesota 11-7

Cleveland 10-8

Detroit 9-9

Chicago 7-10 (?)

Kansas City 9-9

The Indians have not played well in interleague games during past two seasons, and seem to have problems with the Reds, with whom they've gone 3-3 last year and in 2006. That's not bad, but Cleveland should do better against a lame Reds team.

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The AL Central is primarily playing the NL West which is weak this year, and the Indians are skipping the Diamondbacks. Diamondbacks are playing the Tigers, Royals, and Twins, plus the A’s and Red Sox.

Haven’t checked in detail, but based on records to-date, the Indians must have one of the easiest interleague schedules this year.

by palcal on May 17, 2008 2:21 AM EDT reply actions

i think it was stark who noted last week that the tribe has the easiest interleague schedule based on W-L records at the time.

by dwight on May 19, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions

And yet, here we sit 0-3 in interleague play having been swept by the @#$ Reds. Those of you not in Columbus have no idea how pissed off I am about this.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 19, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I like the idea that everyone in the greater Columbus area is aware of your disgust.

by dgcambridge on May 19, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

There was a distant rumble in the Eastern suburbs of Cleveland. I had thought it was thunder, but perhaps?????

by peter m on May 19, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

To be more accurate, in Columbus I deal with Reds fans on a daily basis, many of whom are extremely excited about working the word “sweep” into their conversations on a regular basis, and who will continue to do so for the next few weeks.

Free Andy Marte!

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on May 19, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions

What’s weird is Cincinnatians think the Reds might be good. “Just wait until Homer Bailey comes up!”

by odradek on May 19, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

AL took the advantage on the first night, 7 – 5.

by palcal on May 17, 2008 2:52 AM EDT reply actions

Indians seem psyched out by Reds. Some of it has to do with the impaired offense, but GAP is a bandbox. Today felt like the Indians were waiting to lose.

by odradek on May 17, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions