Cleveland Indians' season takes disappointing u-turn on one pitch, one homestand-new
Cleveland Indians' season takes disappointing u-turn on one pitch, one homestand
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The direction of Tuesday night's game changed on one pitch. The direction of the Indians' season changed in one homestand.
In the ninth inning, catcher Roberto Perez threw out Kansas City speedster Lorenzo Cain at second base on an attempted steal for the second out of the inning. There were two out and Trevor Bauer had a 3-2 count on Eric Hosmer with the score tied, 1-1.
The crowd was still buzzing about Perez erasing one of baseball's fastest men when Bauer threw a curveball that Hosmer drove into the right field seats for s 2-1 lead. The Tribe still had three outs left, but the game was over as Hosmer circled the bases.
"A 3-2 breaking ball, coming on the heels of Roberto coming out of there with a bazooka (to get Cain)," said manager Terry Francona. "You talk about a change of emotion, one pitch, that's just a really good hitter."
The Indians are 0-6 on this homestand. They've been outscored, 37-10, and trail the first-place Royals by a season-high 15 games in the AL Central.
Before the game, the Indians traded outfielder David Murphy to the Angels for a minor league shortstop. More players could be dealt before Friday's 4 p.m. trade deadline or the Aug. 31 waiver deadline. But from a competitive standpoint, this season is over.
GM Chris Antonetti
"I don't think we anticipated being in this spot, where we would be trading veteran like Murphy, who is not only a contributing player on the field, but a great guy in the clubhouse and has been a big part of our team the last few years."
On when the Indians went from being buyer's to sellers
"A week ago at this point, we were looking at all options and actively pursuing ways to add players to our major league that were shot-term fits. I think our focus (now) is a little bit longer term, though we're still discussing players coming back to our major league team, but only the players whose control extends beyond this year. So it's shifted a little bit."
Francona on Bauer's first complete game the big leagues.
""I thought he was really good. That was one of the better games. He filled up the strike zone from the very beginning. He changed speeds. I really thought he pitched a [great game]. That was one of the better games we've seen [from him]."
Explanation: Bauer allowed two runs on five hits in nine innings. He struck out six and walked one and threw 70 percent of his 112 pitches for strikes.
On the Indians stealing six bases, including three by Michael Bourn.
"I just think our core guys, Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis, they're taking it upon themselves to try to stay aggressive and set a tone
On Bourn stealing second and third base in the fifth inning and scoring the Indians only run on catcher Salvador Perez's throwing at third.
"That was so exciting to see. Creating a run with his legs, I was fired up when we saw that."
On Brandon Moss's near catch of Cain's triple in the fourth inning.
"That was an unbelievable play. If you're a fan watching the game, that's what you pay for, but it wasn't real fun from our standpoint. But that was a heck of a play."
Explanation: Moss put a glove on Cain's drive to the gap in right center field, but dropped it when he hit the fence. Second base umpire Eric Cooper ruled it a non-catch and Cain was at third with a triple.
Brandon Moss on near catch, David Murphy trade Indians right fielder Brandon Moss on his near catch against Lorenzo Cain and David Murphy's trade to the Angels on Tuesday night.
The Indians challenged the plate, but the decision on the field stood. Hosmer followed with a single to give the Royals a 1-0 lead.
Brandon Moss.
Did you catch the ball?
"Yeah, I felt like I did. I really did. It wasn't moving around in my glove. I took three or four steps, hit the wall and after I bounced off the wall, it came out.
"I understand that he (Cooper) is all the way at second base and it's tough to see . . .And if you go to replay, it's got to be overwhelming evidence to overturn it."
On the front office pointing toward next year as trade deadline approaches.
"The front office is playing the hand that they've been dealt. We've definitely under performed . . .As far as how we've played, nobody is happy. Nobody's enjoyed this season. Even Kip (Jason Kipnis) can't enjoy the season he's having because of the way we've played as a team.
"It's just one of those things where the more you try, the more adjustments you make, we're just not making them. Whether we try to make them, whether we go up there (to the plate) with a different approach, everything seems to fall apart."
What do you think happened?
"It's been one of years, man, where you just can't get rolling. You're always one step forward, two steps back. It's been a tough one. It's very tough to sit here and be in here and go through it because I know what we go through and I know how much we all care."
In the ninth inning, catcher Roberto Perez threw out Kansas City speedster Lorenzo Cain at second base on an attempted steal for the second out of the inning. There were two out and Trevor Bauer had a 3-2 count on Eric Hosmer with the score tied, 1-1.
The crowd was still buzzing about Perez erasing one of baseball's fastest men when Bauer threw a curveball that Hosmer drove into the right field seats for s 2-1 lead. The Tribe still had three outs left, but the game was over as Hosmer circled the bases.
"A 3-2 breaking ball, coming on the heels of Roberto coming out of there with a bazooka (to get Cain)," said manager Terry Francona. "You talk about a change of emotion, one pitch, that's just a really good hitter."
The Indians are 0-6 on this homestand. They've been outscored, 37-10, and trail the first-place Royals by a season-high 15 games in the AL Central.
Before the game, the Indians traded outfielder David Murphy to the Angels for a minor league shortstop. More players could be dealt before Friday's 4 p.m. trade deadline or the Aug. 31 waiver deadline. But from a competitive standpoint, this season is over.
GM Chris Antonetti
"I don't think we anticipated being in this spot, where we would be trading veteran like Murphy, who is not only a contributing player on the field, but a great guy in the clubhouse and has been a big part of our team the last few years."
On when the Indians went from being buyer's to sellers
"A week ago at this point, we were looking at all options and actively pursuing ways to add players to our major league that were shot-term fits. I think our focus (now) is a little bit longer term, though we're still discussing players coming back to our major league team, but only the players whose control extends beyond this year. So it's shifted a little bit."
Francona on Bauer's first complete game the big leagues.
""I thought he was really good. That was one of the better games. He filled up the strike zone from the very beginning. He changed speeds. I really thought he pitched a [great game]. That was one of the better games we've seen [from him]."
Explanation: Bauer allowed two runs on five hits in nine innings. He struck out six and walked one and threw 70 percent of his 112 pitches for strikes.
On the Indians stealing six bases, including three by Michael Bourn.
"I just think our core guys, Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis, they're taking it upon themselves to try to stay aggressive and set a tone
On Bourn stealing second and third base in the fifth inning and scoring the Indians only run on catcher Salvador Perez's throwing at third.
"That was so exciting to see. Creating a run with his legs, I was fired up when we saw that."
On Brandon Moss's near catch of Cain's triple in the fourth inning.
"That was an unbelievable play. If you're a fan watching the game, that's what you pay for, but it wasn't real fun from our standpoint. But that was a heck of a play."
Explanation: Moss put a glove on Cain's drive to the gap in right center field, but dropped it when he hit the fence. Second base umpire Eric Cooper ruled it a non-catch and Cain was at third with a triple.
Brandon Moss on near catch, David Murphy trade Indians right fielder Brandon Moss on his near catch against Lorenzo Cain and David Murphy's trade to the Angels on Tuesday night.
The Indians challenged the plate, but the decision on the field stood. Hosmer followed with a single to give the Royals a 1-0 lead.
Brandon Moss.
Did you catch the ball?
"Yeah, I felt like I did. I really did. It wasn't moving around in my glove. I took three or four steps, hit the wall and after I bounced off the wall, it came out.
"I understand that he (Cooper) is all the way at second base and it's tough to see . . .And if you go to replay, it's got to be overwhelming evidence to overturn it."
On the front office pointing toward next year as trade deadline approaches.
"The front office is playing the hand that they've been dealt. We've definitely under performed . . .As far as how we've played, nobody is happy. Nobody's enjoyed this season. Even Kip (Jason Kipnis) can't enjoy the season he's having because of the way we've played as a team.
"It's just one of those things where the more you try, the more adjustments you make, we're just not making them. Whether we try to make them, whether we go up there (to the plate) with a different approach, everything seems to fall apart."
What do you think happened?
"It's been one of years, man, where you just can't get rolling. You're always one step forward, two steps back. It's been a tough one. It's very tough to sit here and be in here and go through it because I know what we go through and I know how much we all care."
Cleveland Indians' season takes disappointing u-turn on one pitch, one homestand-new
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