Game 132: Indians 6, Athletics 2
by Ryan on Aug 30, 2011 10:07 PM EDT
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Jeanmar Gomez matched David Huff's outing on Monday, going six scoreless innings, and the offense almost allowed the the back end of the bullpen to take the night off. This is a formula that the Indians need to follow to continue winning, as it's promising that the supposed weak links of the rotation have thrown 12 shutout innings over the last two games.
Kosuke Fukudome was again one of the main drivers of the offense. His third inning double over the right fielder's head gave the Indians a 2-0 lead, a lead that the Indians wouldn't relinquish. Since joining the Indians, Fukudome has hit .284/.328/.405 (BA/OBP/SLG), and has been especially good in the last two weeks, hitting .347/.407/.531. He hasn't walked as much with Cleveland as he did with the Cubs, but he's made up it for with hitting for more power.
Carlos Santana, who has also stepped up his offense lately, hit a two-run homer in the sixth to push the lead to 4-1. Oakland starter Trevor Cahill would last just one more batter, and he was pulled in favor of Fautino de los Santos. Jack Hannahan then put the game out of reach with a two-run homer of his own. Hannahan has also come alive at the plate in the last month, posting a .940 OPS over the last 28 days.
Chad Durbin got through the seventh without any trouble, and the plan was to have Rafael Perez finish the game to give the rest of the bullpen a rest. Perez retired the A's in order in the eighth, but he ran into trouble in the ninth, and Vinnie Pestano had to finish things off.
| Highest WPA | Lowest WPA | ||
| Gomez | .234 | Donald | -.054 |
| Fukudome | .168 | Cabrera | -.054 |
| Santana | .094 | Duncan | -.036 |
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A walkoff home run for Ramon Santiago? This may very well become Detroit’s Year of Magical Unicorns.
@grantgw - sports and Cleveland and Columbus stuff
by woodsmeister on Aug 31, 2011 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
5 more games and then a solid week of head-to-head against the Tigers and White Sox.
by palcal on Aug 30, 2011 11:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
AL Pitchers with K/9 over 10 and K/BB over 3.5
J.Papelbon
K.Uehara
V.Pestano
G.Holland
"I want to be playing at the end of October or the end of September -- not just at the beginning of April." —Grady
I remember at the beginning of the year when Jay wad talking about the commodity that was guys like Duncan, Buck, Hannahan…and that at least one would stick beyond this year. I hope it’d Jack. He seems, at worst, a useful-ass backup.
by Brick. on Aug 31, 2011 9:25 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
The only feeling worse than losing to those two clubs in 2011 is counting on those two clubs in 2011.
by JulioBernazard on Aug 31, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
2-2 in the bottom of the 4th with 2 Eric Hosmer homeruns! LGEH!
by sandyalomarfan on Aug 31, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Need a better outing from KC’s pitchers. 5 hits with 3 defensive gems behind him. No good.
What if...
by Danieldelamaiz on Aug 31, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Now 4-2 KC top 6. Delmon Young helping out with a fielding error.
@grantgw - sports and Cleveland and Columbus stuff
by woodsmeister on Aug 31, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
CWS down 6-0. Still top of the 1st.
What if...
by Danieldelamaiz on Aug 31, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Two 2-run homers in the same inning, reminds me of last night.
by sandyalomarfan on Aug 31, 2011 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Nathan on in the bottom of the 9th. De Aza doubled to lead off. Omar battling the MIN CL.
by JulioBernazard on Aug 31, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd and 3rd with one out.
Why do the dregs of the AL Central hate for me to have clean trousers?
by JulioBernazard on Aug 31, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Considering they’re playing the team ahead of CLE, I have to ask, Why?
by JulioBernazard on Aug 31, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s a much smaller joy than my fear of a Twins loss, don’t get me wrong. But this is a high-payroll failure and I like that it’s the Twins.
Nathan down in the count 3-1 to PH Adam Dunn.
by JulioBernazard on Aug 31, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
’Nerk makes it 7-6. What the funk?!?!
by JulioBernazard on Aug 31, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Whew!
Straight to the dry cleaner with my boxer briefs.
by JulioBernazard on Aug 31, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, according to Gamecast, Tim Collins has replaced Tim Collins as KC’s pitcher.
by sandyalomarfan on Aug 31, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
A-Jaxx 3B, Santago sac fly.
4-3. Gulp.
by JulioBernazard on Aug 31, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Could’ve been 6, but KC pegged Avila at home.
Why run on the KC OF? Just bugger their bullpen at will.
by JulioBernazard on Aug 31, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I used to think “the KC bullpen starting to warm” were the finest words in the English language. Now, not as much.
by JulioBernazard on Aug 31, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Escobar will save us.
Blargh.
What if...
by Danieldelamaiz on Aug 31, 2011 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t worry, I’ve decided we will win all 6 against the Tigers. So it’s gonna be fine.
by sandyalomarfan on Aug 31, 2011 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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