Believeland Ball Aug 30, 2019
Cleveland Indians: The casual excellence of Francisco Lindor
Francisco Lindor is approaching a level of sustained greatness at which it’s fair to say even the recognition he gets isn’t nearly enough. Francisco Lindor launched a solo home run in the third inning of Thursday’s matinee in Detroit to give the Cleveland Indians a 1-0 lead they would never relinquish. The solo shot continued […] Cleveland Indians: The casual excellence of Francisco Lindor - Believeland Ball - Believeland Ball - A Cleveland Indians Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Detroit Free Press Aug 29, 2019
Detroit Tigers shut out for AL-leading 12th time in 2-0 loss to Indians
Francisco Lindor drove in both runs as the Detroit Tigers were swept by the Cleveland Indians on Thursday at Comerica Park.
Pinstripe Alley Aug 18, 2019
Yankees drop finale as they spilt the series with the Indians
Photo by Jim McIsaac/ Poor performances from the offense and pitching led to an 8-4 loss to Cleveland. The Yankees entered this series finale with the Indians having a 2-1 series lead. With a win, they’d take the set; with a loss, they’d spilt. Plus, CC Sabathia was on the bump for the Yanks for the first time since returning from the injured list. The Indians threatened early in the first inning. It started off well with Francisco Lindor getting robbed of a base hit by Didi Gregorius. Oscar Mercado followed that with a bloop single into right, before stealing second base. To make...
Pinstripe Alley Aug 17, 2019
Chaos erupts as Yankees beat Indians 6-5
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Even non-active players were ejected from this game! If you missed today’s game, you missed plenty of drama. There were home runs and ejections galore, at least on the Yankees’ side. James Paxton stumbled out of the blocks per usual, but the offense was able to get to Cleveland and hang on for a 6-5 victory. Paxton has to be the most frustrating pitcher on the team. In the top of the first inning, he issued a leadoff walk to Francisco Lindor, Oscar Mercado doubled, and Carlos Santana knocked a two-run single. Paxton settled down until the sixth, when...
