Game 91: Mariners 6, Indians 2

by Ryan on Jul 17, 2009 11:43 PM EDT in Game Recaps

The Indians weren't going to win this one unless Cliff Lee was pitching, and unfortunately, he can only go every five days. Felix Hernandez, who has for several years now been one of the most talented pitchers in the majors, now seems to have put it all together. Hernandez allowed five hits and a walk in eight innings while striking out 8, and he actually looked better than that line indicates.

Grady Sizemore was responsible in some part for each of the Indians' two runs. In the sixth, he tripled and was driven home by a sacrifice fly. In the eighth he drove home Luis Valbuena from second on a double. Grady's back in the leadoff spot now, and more importantly, he's hitting. If Victor Martinez gets back on track, this could be one of the best offenses on a 100-loss team ever.

David Huff struggled through five innings against a unimpressive lineup, and the guys that relieved him weren't much better. Jose Veras gave up two runs (one earned) in his inning, and Tony Sipp also allowed a run. Chris Perez was a bright spot, for he went through his inning with ease. A reliever has to pan out eventually for this team, right?

Next Up: Washburn vs. Ohka, 7:05 PM

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via www.fangraphs.com

Highest WPA		Lowest WPA
Grady Sizemore	.008	Ben Francisco	-.090
Joe Smith	.004	David Huff	-.086
Chris Perez	.004	Jose Veras	-.086

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Well…on a positive note Alexander Perez was #6 on BA’s Hot Sheet.

Oh and this bit was interesting:

Between Perez, Hector Rondon, Kelvin de la Cruz and others still on the way, the Indians have built one of the game’s steadiest pipelines of young Latin American pitching.

Ahem…

by world dictator on Jul 18, 2009 12:41 AM EDT reply actions

On an even more positive note, Grady Sizemore seems to be resembling Grady Sizemore lately.

by ClarkM on Jul 18, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions

De La is scheduled to start throwing again, btw, avoiding surgery for the time being. With no setbacks (there should be a gong that strikes every time that phrase is read), he should get a couple starts in August.

Also, Danny Salazar has put together an impressive string of starts at LC. He seemed very much overmatched his first few starts, but seems to’ve figured something out and has joined the list of teenage pitchers in the system performing well in full season ball at this point.

And, ummm… Marte hit another homerun. Just stayin positive.

by mcrose on Jul 18, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions