Cleveland Indians turn to Mike Clevinger in series finale against White Sox

Indians @ White Sox

Thursday, September 15, 2016, 2:10 PM ET, U.S. Cellular Field

TV: STO, MLBTV

Radio: WTAM

The Indians are really hoping Mike Clevinger takes this opportunity and runs with it.

With Danny Salazar on the shelf, Clevinger has a good chance to lock himself into a starting role with the Tribe and is getting his second straight start with the club. The right-hander went four innings in his last start due to a pitch-count limit, allowing one run while striking out five. Clevinger is not going to be on a strict limit today, however.

"Because he got lengthened out the last time and he has a bullpen now, I think you're gonna start seeing more and more the game dictating when he exits," Indians manager Terry Francona said.

The White Sox will start James Shield, who enters with a 10.75 ERA over his last eight starts. The veteran has also given up a shockingly bad 17 home runs in his last 8 starts.