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Apr 22, 2014
Rotoworld
Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with a run and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Royals.
Apr 21, 2014
KFFL
Cleveland Indians OF Michael Brantley is making his at-bats count this season. He entered the ...
Rotoworld Apr 22, 2014
Brantley has two knocks, SB in loss to KC - Michael Brantley (OF) Cleveland Indians
Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with a run and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Royals.
Chronicle-Telegram Apr 22, 2014
Double shots of power: Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis connect on two-run home runs as Indians rally past Royals
CLEVELAND — During the early portion of Monday night’s series opener with the Royals, about the only excitement for Indians fans was provided by a squirrel that got loose in the Progressive Field infield and outfield. Once the squirrel was contained, Cleveland’s baseball team brought the crowd to its feet. Keyed by two-run home runs Read More...The post Double shots of power: Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis connect on two-run home runs as Indians rally past Royals appeared first on Chronicle-Telegram.Click here to read this story on The Chronicle-Telegram.Content copyright The...
Judging the Royals | Kansas City Star Apr 21, 2014
The slider that changed the game
The slider that changed the game came in the sixth inning. Let's set the scene: the Indians had taken a two-run lead on a fourth inning home run by Michael Brantley. Coming into the game Brantley had hit .211 off Royals starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie and had grounded out in his first at-bat. With a runner on second base Guthrie fell behind Brantley 2-1; a fastball count. Instead of throwing a fastball, Guthrie threw a changeup. But the changeup was elevated in the zone and then elevated into the right field seats--Indians up 2-0. The Royals took the lead right back in the top of the fifth,...
Topeka Capital-Journal Apr 21, 2014
Indians slip past Royals 4-3 in Game 1 of series
CLEVELAND — Jason Kipnis and Michael Brantley hit two-run homers, powering the Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Monday night when a fearless squirrel ran around Progressive Field and provided some extra entertainment. Kipnis connected in the sixth inning off Jeremy Guthrie (2-1), overcoming a 3-2 deficit. Brantley provided Cleveland a 2-0 lead in the fourth. read more
KFFL Apr 21, 2014
Indians | Michael Brantley making at-bats count
Cleveland Indians OF Michael Brantley is making his at-bats count this season. He entered the ...
Plain Dealer Apr 21, 2014
Where would the Indians be without Michael Brantley and David Murphy? Zack Meisel's musings
Given the sluggish start by those who compose the top of the order, Brantley and Murphy have proven invaluable.
Plain Dealer Apr 3, 2014
Michael Brantley, Cleveland Indians earn redemption in 6-4 victory over Oakland to gain split
The Indians rallied for three runs in the ninth to beat the A's and earn a split in Wednesday's doubleheader.
News-Herald Apr 3, 2014
Cleveland Indians 1-6, Oakland A's 6-4: Michael Brantley recovers from mistake as Tribe split doubleheader
OAKLAND, Calif. - Michael Brantley atoned for a rare error by hitting a two-run single in the ninth inning off new Oakland closer Jim Johnson that helped the Cleveland Indians salvage a split of a day-night doubleheader with a 6-4 win over the Athletics in the nightcap April 2. Scott Kazmir (1-0) pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings against his former team in his Oakland debut to help the A's win the opener 6-1.
Plain Dealer Apr 2, 2014
Michael Brantley slides into rule's gray area: Cleveland Indians notes
Indians coaches told Michael Brantley there was a gray area in MLB's new rule to prevent home plate collision. Brantley slide right into the middle of it Monday night.
Plain Dealer Mar 29, 2014
Left field: Michael Brantley, Mr. Consistency - Cleveland Indians 2014 position previews
Will Michael Brantley open the season in left or center field for the Tribe?
Akron Beacon Journal Mar 27, 2014
Indians 3, Diamondbacks 2: Marla Ridenour's final thoughts
Fourteen final thoughts for the number of hours I might sleep my first night back in my own bed. (I'm still on East Coast time.) 1. Jason Giambi’s prediction that Michael Brantley is about to take his game to the next level appears to be on track. Brantley was given the day off Thursday. He finished the Arizona portion of the spring schedule batting .522 with 12 RBI in 16 games. He struck out only once in 46 at-bats. Before Thursday night’s games, Brantley’s average was leading the major leagues, with the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Andew McCutchen second at .444. 2. “He’s a good...
Plain Dealer Mar 26, 2014
Michael Brantley boosts Cactus League average to .522: Cleveland Indians chatter
Michael Brantley went 2-for-2 to raise his spring time batting average to .522 (24-for-46) with eight doubles, two triples and 12 RBI.
Plain Dealer Mar 26, 2014
Michael Brantley: Cleveland Indians outfielder 2014
Check out the latest stats and news on Indians outfielder Michael Brantley.
