Lester gives up 2 walks in the first, so with a 2-out single, a stolen base, 2 walks loads the bases.
A squibber down the 3rd base line brings in one, and a hit batter brings in a second.
Game 1 is almost in the books with the Indians up 6-0 in the 9th, 1 out, man on 2nd
Two HRs by catcher Roberto Perez for 4 RBI
14 K’s by Indians pitcher including 8 by Kluber in the first 3.
Crazy. Not one run from that great offense
Well that was some start by the Indians.
Game 1 goes to script for the tribe: get an early lead then turn it over to Miller and Allen to close it out. Kluber very good in 6 innings of work.
Cubs wouldn’t be too concerned. They’ll have the advantage with starting pitching and that lineup can do some damage. They need to get early leads as Cleveland struggle when they have to play catch-up.
Game 1 goes to script for the tribe: get an early lead then turn it over to Miller and Allen to close it out. Kluber very good in 6 innings of work.Cubs wouldn’t be too concerned. They’ll have the advantage with starting pitching and that lineup can do some damage. They need to get early leads as Cleveland struggle when they have to play catch-up.
That’s exactly what they said about the Blue Jays. The fact is, Francona knows how to manage the raft of options he has in the pen. If you don’t take the lead against them early on, then the way Miller is pitching, the game is practically over.
Raining today.
If Miller gets an extra days rest that could be critical.
Had 40+ yesterday in his two innings
Playing.
Schwarber is a freak
Cubs up 4-0 in the 5th. Arrieta still on a no-hitter.
Schwarber (2H, 2 RBI) and Zobrist the stars for Chicago.
5-1 mid 9
Cubs need 3 outs
Cubs would have to be confident today with Hendricks and being back at home.
Poor by Lindor there. Top of the first runners on the corners with 1 out and he tries to pinch a base but Hendricks beats him. Could of been a great start
Cubs getting looked after with some of these calls.
Hendricks pulled in the 5th. Still 0-0 but bases loaded and he has allowed 11 batters on base today. He never allowed more than 10 in the regular season
Indians go ahead in the 7th
3 outs away from a big win
Indians win 1-0 to take a 2-1 lead.
Cubs now can’t win it at home
That’s a huge win for the Tribe. Cubs now with their 4th shutout of the post season.
Back to Cleveland with Kluber and Lackey the starters.
That's a huge win for the Tribe. Cubs now with their 4th shutout of the post season.Back to Cleveland with Kluber and Lackey the starters.
Still at Wrigley for the next two
Ah ■■■■ we are too.