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Clevinger ready to take on Astros

Perhaps this is the start that propels him on to a 200 WAR career

By Matt Schlichting
Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports


Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros


Saturday, May 20, 2017. 4:10 p.m. ET. Minute Maid Park


TV: MLBN, STO


Radio: WTAM


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This afternoon the Indians face the Astros in the second game of this weekend's series. I've been told that nine innings are expected, unless there is a serious dome malfunction. Mike Clevinger makes another start in Corey Kluber's absence. Can he fight Mike Fiers with fire? Can he keep the Astros earthbound? Will the gravity of the ——


*killed by pun-hating mob*



Today's Lineups

CLEVELAND INDIANS HOUSTON ASTROS
Jason Kipnis - 2B George Springer - CF
Francisco Lindor - SS Josh Reddick - RF
Michael Brantley - LF Jose Altuve - 2B
Carlos Santana - DH Carlos Correa - SS
Edwin Encarnacion - 1B Carlos Beltran - DH
Jose Ramirez - 3B Evan Gattis - C
Lonnie Chisenhall - RF Yulieski Gurriel - 1B
Yan Gomes - C Alex Bregman - 3B
Bradley Zimmer - CF Norichika Aoki - LF
Mike Clevinger - RHP Mike Fiers - RHP

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