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Last night sure was a roller coaster. Luckily, the Tribe came out on top and took game 1 from the Los Angeles Angels. And it was historical.
Angels 7, Indians 11
LGT Recap | Cleveland.com Recap | Box Score
By the end of the second inning, the Cleveland Indians had a commanding 7 run lead thanks largely in part to Bradley Zimmer’s first career grand slam. Fast forward to the end of the sixth inning and the game was all tied up. It took an extra two innings and another grand slam, but the Indians came out on top and took game one by a score of 11-7 .
Tribe News
Statcast of the Day: Brantley’s sweet defense | MLB
Everyone has talked a lot about Michael Brantley’s offensive resurgence this season, but rarely has anyone talked about the defense that he provides in left field. In last night’s game, Dr. Smooth flashed the leather and helped to preserve a tie game.
Tuesday’s best: Bieber is lights out in Akron debut | MLB
Shane Bieber has made his way through the Cleveland minor league system and made a strong impression in his Akron debut on Tuesday night, going 6.2 innings and allowing only five hits.
Tito loves his large bullpen, and it won’t be long before his bullpen is back up to at least seven and potentially eight.
Around the League
- The Weather just got a little brighter in Miami.
- Eduardo Nunez has been traded to the Boston Red Sox.
- Todd Frazier had an unforgettable at-bat for his first time in pinstripes at Yankee Stadium
- Kris Bryant had his first major league ejection after a call that was 100% incorrect.
- The Dodgers are really good, ya’ll.