Adam Plutko set to start in double header

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Here’s to a fantastic week!

Rangers 5, Indians 7

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This game had all the makings of another heart breaker. Trevor Bauer notched a season-high 11 strikeouts in 6.2 innings and gave up 2 runs. But then, something magical happened: the offense came in clutch with 4 runs in the eighth inning, enough to get the win in the series opener. More of this please.

Tribe news

Alonso’s ‘little warriors’ helping him bust slump | MLB

Yonder Alonso takes care of his bats in a Pedro Cerrano-inspired ritual (with less rum).

Adam Plutko gets call and 4 other things we learned about the Cleveland Indians on Monday | Cleveland.com

Plutko has done incredible for the Columbus Clippers so far in 2018, and his success has earned him a spot start for the Cleveland Indians this upcoming Thursday during the double header against the Blue Jays.

Around the league

• Corey Seager is out for the rest of the season to undergo Tommy John surgery.
• Joe Panik will be out for six weeks after his thumb surgery.
• Josh Hader made history on Monday night with his eight strikeouts.
• Mike Moustakas had to exit Monday’s game after being hit by a pitch.
• Sonny Gray is going to have a personal catcher in Austin Romine.
• A Pirates fan had to remove his shirt that was critical of owner Bob Nutting.
• And you thought Aaron Judge struck out a lot?