Happy Friday, everyone!
Indians 4, White Sox 5
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Despite a late offensive surge and a great showing by the bullpen, there would be no walk-off magic again as the White Sox avoided the sweep and won in extras.
Tribe news
Bauer returns to face Sale in battle of AL powers | MLB
Trevor Bauer hasn’t pitched in an MLB game since August 11. Tonight, he takes the mound against Chris Sale and the Red Sox in what could be an ALCS preview, should each team advance past their respective ALDS opponents.
Carrasco to follow Bauer Tuesday as ALDS prep | MLB
Tuesday was supposed to be Carlos Carrasco’s next start, but he’ll instead come out of the bullpen in relief to give Bauer an extra start before the playoffs.
Around the league
- On the one hand, the Yankees saw their division hopes die on their home field. On the other hand, the Red Sox clinched the AL East for the third straight year.
- Despite the loss, the Yankees made dinger history on Thursday.
- Looks like Don Mattingly will still be with the Marlins next year.
- The Braves are keeping their playoff hopes alive.
- Should Jacob deGrom win the MVP award?
- The concept of an “opener” may be spreading.
- Some history was made at the Oakland Coliseum on Thursday:
Despite it being the home of the Raiders for 46 seasons, the A’s win today was the first 21-3 game in Coliseum history.
— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) September 20, 2018