Game Six: Indians 8, Blue Jays 4

by Ryan on Apr 12, 2009 4:55 PM EDT in Game Recaps

Anthony Reyes introduced sanity to the starting rotation today by going six innings, placing the offense and the bullpen in a much more tenable position. Reyes ran into trouble in the sixth inning, though not all of it his doing. He walked Marco Scutaro to open the inning, but then got Aaron Hill to fly out. Alex Rios then drove a deep but catchable ball to the right field wall, but Shin-Soo Choo lost the ball in the sun, allowing Scutaro to score. Vernon Wells then took him deep to cut what was a comfortable 4-run lead to 1.

In the seventh, the first two Jays reached base, and a sacrifice moved them to second and third. Enter Jensen Lewis, who got out of the jam without the runners advancing any farther. His 1.2 innings of work was by far the most valuable contribution to today's win.

The Indians were a Three True Outcomes offense today, walking 10 times, striking out 11 times, and hitting two home runs. Toronto starter David Purcey struck out 10 hitters, but he also walked 6; all those pitches limited his outing to 4.2 innings. After the fifth inning, the Indians continued to get on base, but couldn't break things open until the eighth, when Pronk blasted a two-run homer to right-center. Shin-Soo Choo added another run with a single (the first RBI single of the year, for whoever keeps track of these things), and pushed the lead to four. Kerry Wood came on for the ninth, even though it wasn't a save situation, and disposed of the Jays quickly, striking out the side. And with that, our long regional nightmare is now over: the Indians have won a game.

Next Up: The red-hot Indians take their winning ways on the road. Carmona vs. Greinke, 8:05 PM.

via www.fangraphs.com

Highest WPA		Lowest WPA
Jensen Lewis	.388	Rafael Perez	-.166
Pronk	.111	Jhonny Peralta	-.066
Mark DeRosa	.105	Asdrubal Cabrera	-.051

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I’m so excited I dunno what to do with myself

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions

drink

So 2009.

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 12, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Sunday afternoon? Maybe. I should be looking for jobs. Or like, taking my GREs or something.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I think I’m just gonna listen to “Cleveland Rocks” on repeat for the rest of the day

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I am so, so excited about Hafner. Dude looks right.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

More excited about Hafner or more worried about Lee?

Il faut d'abord durer.

by CU Adam on Apr 12, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Excited about Hafner but only because I’m an offense guy.

Lee looks pretty cooked to me. /ducks

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

His stats this season, including spring training, are 31.2 innings pitched with 28 Ks and 7BBs. Ks and walks don’t trump the final line of runs and hits, but I don’t think Lee is cooked.

by APV on Apr 12, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I said “looks.” No doubt I’m not an expert but no doubt you’re cherry picking a little. 5 of those walks are in the regular season, and only 10 of those K’s are.

Regardless, it’s not his periphs that worry me it’s the fact that he’s not getting the low strike call. Whether that’s two bad umps or him missing, I don’t know. But if he doesn’t have it, it’s not going to be pretty.

by afh4 on Apr 12, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

His FB/GB ratio scares me so far.

by hans on Apr 12, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Good god yes

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes. I don’t think a single one of us expected Hafner to have 3HR’s in the first week. This is a very, very good sign. I know it’s still early, but I’m excited.

by Buckeye Brad on Apr 12, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Rec

by Roger Dorn on Apr 12, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I am happy to report that within 24 hours, I:

(a) heard the Indians lose yesterday’s game
(b) got booked on Roda’s show
© did Roda’s show
(d) went to the game
(e) fixed the Cleveland Indians.

All in a day’s work, my friends.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Apr 12, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 8 recs

Rec for Fearless Leader

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

© did Roda’s show

I think it’s appropriate that this gets the automatic copyright notation

by APV on Apr 12, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

What took you so long?

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 12, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

did they fly you in for the show?

by hans on Apr 12, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

No, they had a limo pick me up in Philly.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Apr 12, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

classy

by hans on Apr 13, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions

How amazing was it to be there for the Pronksmash?

by Roger Dorn on Apr 12, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

It was in an odd way not that surprising. I know that sounds strange.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Apr 13, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Actually, it sounds encouraging in a small way.

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 13, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

is there archived audio? I can never find anything on that site.

by rog on Apr 12, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Awesome work. I’m glad you were able to fix them, because I was worried.

I never learned to read.

by Brad D on Apr 13, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions

So you were the fan who went to today’s game? Jhon and I went to Saturday’s, stadium was pretty emptyish. Hope its just the weather.

by joeee on Apr 13, 2009 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions

I was in the bleachers, 182. Where were you?

by Voltaire on Apr 13, 2009 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions

533, upper deck, first base side. Using that scarf to keep me warm.

by joeee on Apr 13, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Good call. I was continually thanking my good fortune that we were in the sun all day.

by Voltaire on Apr 13, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m losing my mind listening to Morgan use RBIs as reasoning for batting order.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions

Don’t all batting order discussions boil down to RBI opportunities?

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Apr 12, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s not even talking about opportunities. Past performance.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Self-fulfilling prophecies help you be right more often. See, they put a 100-RBI guy in the 4-hole and he did it again! Brilliant!

by jds16 on Apr 12, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

According to Underpants, Garko is pretty good at the RBI-ing.

Eric Wedge. The Adam LaRoche of managers.

by emd2k3 on Apr 12, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone watching Cubs/Brewers?

Soriano is still kinda good.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions

http://www.letsgotribe.com/2009/4/12/831991/game-six-indians-8-blue-jays-4#14077655

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I am!

by AngG on Apr 12, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Spontaneous gamethread.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions

w00t

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Weeks is a Pronk–Crowe combination!

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

I hate Counsell.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

This afternoon was awesome.

by supermarioelia on Apr 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

I listened to “Cleveland Rocks” 10 times in a row after the Cavs game

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Good lord.

La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.

by salome on Apr 12, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

It was awesome

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Prince Fielder’s uniform is ridiculously huge.

by AngG on Apr 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

Rational or not: I despise the Cubs

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

I can name 5-10 teams I hate much more.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Me too.

by AngG on Apr 12, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I keep telling myself to lay off. I actually like a good deal of their players. And I like Chicago, and they’re not the White Sux. But a) I hate their fans and b) I hate the way the team is run. Got a problem? OMG throw money at it!

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

So, is your hate for the Yanks and the Sawx on the same level?

La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.

by salome on Apr 12, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Mine basically is. I take turns on who I hate more

by Roger Dorn on Apr 12, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I will always hate the Yankees/Sawx worse. But the Cubs are like the NL Yankees, just with more likable players in a more laid-back city.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Good thing DeRosa’s name doesn’t end in —ot.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

Que?

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, is Travis Hafner no longer overrated?

by DixonCayne on Apr 12, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Wanna talk about moving people down in the order? How about Soriano.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

My fantasy team does not approve of Theriot not getting an RBI

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

DRINK

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Amen!

I just want to believe.

by mjmarble on Apr 12, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

That took all of like 5 games…

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

That’s inexcusable.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

rec’d because this thread is still going with that 1-5 euphoria we all know to be so hard to let go of.

by shobe on Apr 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

Ken Macha is an incompetent buffoon. He left him in for far too long.

by mjschaefer on Apr 12, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, but he’s his ace, right?

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

If you wrote that with a straight face I’d be impressed. That’s some serious sarcasm skills.

by mjschaefer on Apr 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Worst ace ever.

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

No matter what happens, Macha is just like :|.

by AngG on Apr 12, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

This is gonna get ugly quick

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

George July is gonna blow this baby up

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait is that Jorge Julio?!

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

That answers your question, no?

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

If I’m ever asked to pitch, that’s gonna be my excuse.

(“Yeah, it takes you a little while to adjust to the mound”)

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

Dudes … just had to delete two posts for profanity … this is not a highly emotional moment during an Indians game. It’s a Cubs game being discussed within an Indians game recap. Knock it off.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Apr 12, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

np, but man, did you see that catch!

Ben Francisco: An Outfielder only on baseball cards and roster sheets.

by westbrook on Apr 12, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve been getting really emotional after Hafner’s home runs

by Roger Dorn on Apr 12, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

My bad I had been doing pretty well up until now.

by mjschaefer on Apr 12, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Amazing catch from Reed

by Roger Dorn on Apr 12, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

I made a loud noise when it happened. I love watching games between teams I’m not very invested in so I can enjoy those moments just for being awesome moments.

by AngG on Apr 12, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I was in the gym and almost fell off the elliptical.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I just scared the cat. You win.

by AngG on Apr 12, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

To be fair, it’s not the first time I’ve almost fallen off the elliptical. I’m quite the klutz.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I am starting to get jealous of people who are allowed to work out. This is so bizarre.

by AngG on Apr 12, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Gah, sorry about that

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Ha. It’s okay. I see my doctor in a little over a week, and then I might get to again! Oh, bicycles, I have missed you.

by AngG on Apr 12, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

It was very, very brief (like one day) but after my apendectomy i was jealous of people who could walk without pain.

by Voltaire on Apr 12, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

So ya know those commercials where the dudes are like “MY WORKOUT’S NOT DONE TILL I DRINK MYOPLEX BWAAAAA!!!”

Do you think Diet Coke works just as well?

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

Now I’m done.

http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4114213

by sarcasmdave on Apr 12, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it wrong if I have kind of a man crush on Carlos Marmol?

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

Chicks love the long ball, dudes love the 96 mph heater.

Ben Francisco's only fan on LGT

by Toxicadam on Apr 12, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I mean, the guy is ridiculous

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Some chicks love the 96 mph heater over the long ball.

La Presidenta del Club de Amantes de Rafael Betancourt.

by salome on Apr 13, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

/resists temptation/

by Brick. on Apr 13, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I suppose it’s permissible.

by AngG on Apr 12, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

He is basically responsible for the Cubs not wanting to re-sign Kerry Wood.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Apr 13, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions

I figured they just hated Jose Ceda.

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 13, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Jay, if you’re still around, what’s the ruling on kinda maybe sorta thinking the Cubs are OK? I’m waffling. I’m weak and can’t think for myself.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

I say you are safe. No direct competition with the Indians, no huge jack assery going on

by Roger Dorn on Apr 12, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I hate the Cubs though, mainly because the only other team I semi care about is the Cardinals

by Roger Dorn on Apr 12, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

But the “fans” are awful. I suppose, though, that like the Sawx, there are plenty of real Cubs fans out there.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 12, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Economic issues are pretty extreme. Management is stupid and bad or the game. Extremely annoying fans. Having said that, it’s beyond argument that the Cubs fans deserve a championship, as long as it’s not at our expense.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Apr 13, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Economic issues are pretty extreme. Management is stupid and bad or the game. Extremely annoying fans.

Yeah, these are the things I can’t get past. I even convinced a Cubs “fan” about how awful they are for the game last week.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 13, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

If I visualize a cubs fan in my head I visualize an old woman in a hat. And there’s a goat lingering somewhere around the picture.

Ugh.

by afh4 on Apr 13, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

by FredOx on Apr 13, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I visualize a drunk sorority girl from Nowheresville, USA wearing a pink Cubs hat, arm in arm with her boyfriend-that’s-not-really-her-boyfriend-but-she-thinks-he-is-but-she’s-too-clueless-to-relaize-she’s-being-used who’s sporting a pre-faded Cubs cap with the 1908 Cubs logo. Neither is from Chicago and both of them purport to be lifelong Cubs fans.

I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 13, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions