Rays 8, Indians 4 (box)
Indians 5, Bisons 2 (box)
Curve 4, Aeros 3 (box)
Pelicans 4, Indians 3 (box)
From the looks of things above, it wasn’t a good night to be involved with the Clevleland Indians in any shape or form.
Starting things off with the big league team, all you need to know is “13.” As in, the Indians left 13 men on base last night, despite nine of 10 players getting hits (Ben Francisco subbed in for David Dellucci in the sixth). The down side was that both Grady Sizemore and Francisco each left two men in scoring position.
Jhonny Peralta is well on his way to a 20 home run season, notching his 18th last night. On the other side of the fence, Rays rookie Evan Longoria crushed his 22nd of the year- despite not being called up until the second month of the season. The home run was off of none other than Rafael Betancourt, who allowed three earned runs in two-thirds of an inning. Excellent.
Following up with yesterday’s Andy Marte post, I feel compelled to tell you that he went 1-for-4 with a double, eventually scoring one of our four runs. Take it for what it’s worth.
At the Triple-A level, David Huff took his fourth loss of the season despite only making it through an inning and a third before rain ended his night. Jordan Brown had another strong outing, going 2-for-4, while catcher Chris Gimenez followed suit and also knocked in a run. Michael Aubrey struck out twice, making that six Ks in his last four games. But, in no surprise, he also has a home run in the same stretch.
John Meloan, the strikeout specialist who came over in the Blake deal, fanned one in his two innings of perfect work. Jeff Weaver pitched the final two innings, striking out one in the scoreless appearance.
Akron fell a bit short, scoring two in the ninth but losing by one. Both Joshua Rodriguez and Bronson Sardinha went 2-for-5 with an RBI. But in typical Indian fashion, the team left 10 men on base as four and five-hitters Wes Hodges and Wyatt Toregas combined to go 0-for-8 with two strikeouts. In fact, it was Hodges that ended the game in the ninth with a ground out. I guess we can also add this into the “Marte watch.”
Niuman Romero and Beau Mills combining to go 4-for-7 with a run scored and two RBI was not enough for the Kinston Indians to top the MB Pelicans. Myrtle Beach scored two in the ninth off of closer Vinnie Pestano, who failed to record an out on the day. Also very Tribe-esque, if you ask me.
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Betancourt might have a chance at an easy inning if he didn’t refuse to pitch inside to people. Hell, even I could lean over the plate and wait for an outside fastball. If I know this, what are the chances a few scouts know this?
This was an awfull game to be at. Carmona was nothing but bad, Betancourt… well i shouted a few choice of words to him. Nothing like having bases loaded ball is hit it’s going it’s going… well you know what happened. Then follow it up with man on 1st and 3rd, at least tie the game… nope couldn’t even do that. I think at that point i knew for sure we were going to lose, seeing Betancourt walking to the mound just topped that feeling off. Well theres still one more to at least take the series… go Tribe!!
Ryan Garko killed me last night. Men on the corners with no outs and down only one. 2-0 count. Fastball OVER HIS HEAD…and he swings. It was that kind of night.