It's Tribe Time | A Cleveland Indians Franchise

[mfbmike]

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[Vinsane]

Series Preview:

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Cleveland lead the Season Series 7-2.​

Divsion Standings:

AL Central|W|L|PCT|GB
Indians |70|44|.614|--
Tigers |61|53|.535|9.0
White Sox|60|56|.517|11.0
Royals |53|61|.465|17.0
Twins |47|67|.412|23.0

Probable Starters:

Game 1:

Z. Jackson (3-1, 4.33 ERA)

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N. Blackburn (2-8, 3.39 ERA)

Game 2:

F. Carmona (13-2, 3.29 ERA)

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F. Liriano (8-9, 4.68 ERA)

Game 3:

C. Lee (10-4, 4.26 ERA)

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K. Slowey (4-13, 5.84 ERA)

Key Bank's "Keys to Succes"

1.) Good Pitching - Indians Ace Fausto Carmona needs to stay sharp as the playoff push beings. Cliff Lee needs to be consistent with his pitches, and Zack Jackson needs to settle in for the long playoff haul. They need to start doing this against the last place Twins.

2.) Defense - The Dome in Minnesota causes defensive problems. If the Indians bring their A game, they should be able to handle the field, and the Minnesota Twins.

3.) Bullpen - The bullpen has been shaky for the Tribe the last few outings. They need to find consistency again as the season ends. The last games are the most important and it doesn't do the Tribe good to blow games late.​

 

[Vinsane]

PS3 FTW MOTHERFUCKER

GET THE SHOW SO WE CAN GET IT ON

I wish I had 70 bucks to go spend right now. Maybe next week?

 

[mfbmike]

nah, i'm just fuckin with you. it's pretty BA though. good luck against the twins.

 

[Vinsane]

Twins Surprise!

Joe Mauer watches the ball take flight.

Teams|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|R|H|E
Cleveland |1|0|0|0|0|1|0|0|0|2|9|0
Minnesota |0|0|0|0|1|3|0|1|X|5|15|1

AP - Minneapolis, MN - The Cleveland Indians were surprised at the final score. The last place twins beat the first place Indians for the third time this season. All without hitting a home run, essentially they beat the Tribe at their own game.

Frustration sat in in the sixth inning for Zack Johnson who let three men on, all of which scored. He closed out the inning but the Indians were unable to get the bats working in the later half of the game.

Grady Sizemore scored in the first inning off of a Ben Francisco sacrifice fly. The second Indians run came when Jhonny Peralta scored on a Ben Francisco double. The Indians wouldn't get anymore runs after that.

"We're all right". said Manager Eric Wedge. "Rough spots happen, nothing to be too concerned about right now."

The Indians will continue the series with Ace Pitcher Fausto Carmona getting the start as he chases win number 14 on the season.

Lineup:

CF Sizemore 3-4 |
2B Cabrera 0-4 | 1K
RF Francisco 2-3 |
C Martinez 0-4 |
1B Johnson 1-3 |
LF Willingham 1-3 |
1B Garko 1-2 |
3B DeRosa 0-3 |
SS Peralta 1-3 | 1K

Batting:

2B: B. Francisco (40), G. Sizemore (15)
RBI: B. Francisco 2 (59)
SF: B. Francisco
SAC: R. Garko
GIDP: V. Martinez, R. Garko 2

Pitching:

Jackson (L, 3-2) | 6.0IP | 10H | 4R | 4ER | 3SO | 4.64 ERA |
Chulk | 2.0IP | 5H | 1R | 1ER | 3SO | 3.72 ERA |

Lineup:

2B Span 0-1 |
2B Harris 1-3 |
3B Buscher 2-4 |
C Mauer 2-4 |
1B Morneau 0-4 | 2K
LF Young 3-4 | 1K
RF Cuddyer 1-4 | 1K
DH Redmond 3-4 |
CF Gomez 1-3 | 1K
SS Punto 2-4 | 1K

Batting:

2B: C. Gomez (11), M. Redmond (14), M. Cuddyer (24)
3B: M. Redmond (2)
RBI: C. Gomez 2 (10), M. redmond 2 (25)
SF: C. Gomez
GIDP: J. Morneau, B. Harris, M. Cuddyer

Fielding:

E: N. Punto (14)

Pitching:

Blackburn (W, 3-8) | 8.0IP | 8H | 2R | 2ER | 1SO | 3.31 ERA |
Nathan (S, 26) | 1.0IP | 1H | 1SO | 2.17 ERA |

Player of the Game:

M. Redmond

3 for 4 - Triple, Double

Next Game:
August 11th, 2009

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[Vinsane]

Snapping The Streak At 3!

Carmona delivered when his team needed him.

Teams|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|R|H|E
Cleveland |1|0|0|4|2|0|0|0|0|7|13|0
Minnesota |0|0|0|0|0|0|2|0|2|4|11|0

AP - Minneapolis, MN - When the Tribe have been in doubt. Carmona has been lights out. Fausto pitched another gem today and led his team to the victory a 7-4 defeat of AL Central foe the Minnesota Twins. This being the second of a three game series in Minnesota.

The Indians have struggled a bit on the road and it showed in game one. In game two they pushed all the doubt aside and delivered a winning performance. One that nipped their three game losing streak in the bud, and got them another notch in the win column.

The Indians were led in the victory on the offensive side by Nick Johnson, whose three run homer in the fourth opened it up for the Indians. Mark DeRosa hit a two run shot in the fifth and closed the door on the Minnesota Twins as the took a 7-0 lead into the later half of the game.

Cliff Lee will appear for the Indians in game three of this series as the Indians try to get another series victory over another AL Central rival.

Lineup:

CF Sizemore 2-5 | 3K
2B Carroll 1-4 |
RF Francisco 1-5 | 1K
C Shoppach 0-2 |
1B Johnson 2-4 |
LF Pena 1-4 |
DH Garko 2-4 | 2K
3B DeRosa 2-4 |
SS Peralta 2-4 |

Batting:

2B: N. Johnson (30), G. Sizemore 2 (17)
HR: N. Johnson (15), M. DeRosa (8)
RBI: N. Johnson 3 (68), R. Garko (51), M. DeRosa 2 (65), B. Francisco (60)
GIDP: J. Carroll

Pitching:

Carmona (W, 14-2) | 7.0IP | 7H | 2R | 2ER | 2BB | 2SO | 3.26 ERA |
Perez | 2.0IP | 4H | 2R | 2ER | 3SO | 3.86 ERA |

Lineup:

RF Span 2-3 |
LF Young 1-5 |
C Mauer 1-5 | 1K
1B Morneau 0-4 | 2K
3B Crede 1-4 | 1K
CF Kubel 1-4 |
2B Cuddyer 1-3 |
DH Gomez 2-4 |
SS Punto 2-4 | 1K

Batting:

2B: D. Span 2 (17), J. Crede (17), N. Punto (14), M. Cuddyer (25)
RBI: D. Span 4 (31)
HBP: D. Span
GIDP: J. Mauer

Pitching:

Liriano(L, 8-10) | 4.1IP | 9H | 6R | 6ER | 2BB | 2SO | 4.95 ERA |
Bonser | 3.2IP | 3H | 1R | 1ER | 1BB | 4SO | 5.42 ERA |
Guerrier | 1.0IP | 1H | 2.56 ERA |

Player of the Game:

N. Johnson

2 for 4 - HR, Double

Next Game:
August 16th, 2009

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[DJ Rhude]

Carmona, no words

3 days rest in the playoffs is beckoning that kid

 

[LC AAU]

You got a PS3? That mean's this chise is basically over, if you get the show, you'll be addicted.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

Nice chise

 

[Irish]

This is probably the best chise i have ever seen in my entire life. No lie.

 

[Houston]

Nice Chise, where has it been my whole life?

 

[Vinsane]

tough loss. redmond almost had a cycle

Redmond was on fire that game. He's a decent player IRL.

Carmona (W, 14-2) :rockwoot:

I know, C.C. is probably going to win the Cy Young though.

Carmona, no words

3 days rest in the playoffs is beckoning that kid

I got to get there first.

You got a PS3? That mean's this chise is basically over, if you get the show, you'll be addicted.

That's why I'm not getting the show, not until this is done.

Nice chise

Thanks ATB. Glad you like it.

This is probably the best chise i have ever seen in my entire life. No lie.

lol. Kind words but there are better out there. Appreciate the compliment though.

Nice Chise, where has it been my whole life?

Well it's been right here. Follow along if you'd like.

 

[Vinsane]

Twin Killers

Kelly Shoppach, beard and all watch the ball leave the park.

Teams|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|R|H|E
Cleveland |0|0|5|0|0|2|0|1|3|11|17|1
Minnesota |1|1|0|0|0|0|0|1|2|5|10|1

AP - Minneapolis, MN - Cleveland continues to dominate. In an offensive effort they rid themselves of another series with the Twins and captured a 2-1 series victory. The Tribe's red hot streaks, and failure to lose have propelled them this season. It's almost like the state of Ohio has another unbeatable team. (See: 2007 Ohio State Buckeyes).

Unlike the Buckeyes though, The Indians are looking to show a better post-season run. They continue to dominate their division and have a winning record against all teams in the AL Central. This of course will change gears as they host the AL West in upcoming games. The AL West has dominated the Indians as of late.

As the season progresses we're getting ever so closer to August and Manager Eric Wedge, who played all three of his bench men today, can't wait. "We need the full roster, the season is coming to a close and these guys need rest." This relief will come in the form of the Clippers and Aeros players that can be apart of the full 40 man roster when their seasons come to a close.

The Indians are looking to continue their winning ways as they draw closer to a 100 win season. Something this franchise hasn't done since 1995, when they went 100-44. That year they lost to the Atlanta Braves in the World Series. The Indians will try to get back to the World Series, and this team is looking more capable of that as time goes on. That is something they haven't done since 1997.

Lineup:

CF Sizemore 1-6 | 1K
2B Cabrera 4-5 |
RF Pena 2-5 | 1K
C Martinez 1-4 |
DH Shoppach 2-4 |
LF Willingham 1-5 | 1K
1B Carroll 3-4 |
3B DeRosa 1-5 | 1K
SS Peralta 2-5 |

Batting:

2B: A. Cabrera (16), J. Carroll (11)
HR: K. Shoppach (4), J. Willingham (13)
RBI: A. Cabrera 2 (33), V. Martinez 2 (61), J. Peralta 3 (68), K. Shoppach 2 (9), J. Willingham (61).
GIDP: M. DeRosa

Fielding:

E: A. Cabrera (6)

Pitching:

Lee (W, 11-4) | 5.1IP | 4H | 2R | 2ER | 4SO | 4.23 ERA |
Perez (H, 9) | 1.0IP | 2SO | 3.78 ERA |
Smith | 1.2IP | 2H | 1R | 1ER | 1SO | 4.47 ERA |
Lewis | 1.0IP | 4H | 2R | 2ER | 1SO | 7.59 ERA |

Lineup:

2B Span 0-1 |
2B Harris 2-4 | 1K
3B Buscher 0-5 | 2K
C Mauer 1-4 |
1B Morneau 1-4 | 1K
LF Young 1-4 | 1K
RF Cuddyer 3-4 |
DH Redmond 1-4 |
CF Gomez 1-3 | 1K
SS Punto 0-4 | 2K

Batting:

2B: C. Gomez (12), M. Redmond (15), M. Cuddyer (26)
HR: J. Mauer (8), B. Harris (4)
RBI: J. Mauer (48), C. Gomez 2 (12), B. Harris 2 (32)
SF: C. Gomez

Pitching:

Slowey(L, 4-14) | 5.0IP | 10H | 5R | 5ER | 2SO | 5.96 ERA |
Guerrier | 2.2IP | 5H | 3R | 3ER | 1BB | 1SO | 2.81 ERA |
Breslow | 1.0IP | 2H | 3R | 2BB | 1SO | 3.02 ERA |
Ayala | 0.1IP | 3.22 ERA |

Player of the Game:

K. Shoppach

2 for 4 - HR, 2 RBI

Next Game:
August 18th, 2009

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[Vinsane]

lee has a pretty good record with his era

The MFer gets a lot of runs against him, but he gets support.

 

[T.Dot]

Lots of hits and nice win, basically got the Central wrapped up

 

[LC AAU]

117 games done, nice .

 

[Woy]

Nice win Vinsane.

 

[Houston]

I wanna see you play against T.Dots ummmm whatever that Toronto team is I think the Blue Jays

 

[Vinsane]

Lots of hits and nice win, basically got the Central wrapped up

With a month and a half to go, the central is looking like it's mine. Still a little baseball to play.

117 games done, nice .

Thanks LC, but it's not 182. Working towards that goal.

Nice win Vinsane.

Thank you woy.

I wanna see you play against T.Dots ummmm whatever that Toronto team is I think the Blue Jays

I'm done with Toronto on the season. They did a number on me, I went 0-8 against Toronto on the season.

 

[Vinsane]

Series Preview:

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Cleveland lead the Season Series 2-1.​

Probable Starters:

Game 1:

J. Weaver (10-7, 3.37 ERA)

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J. Westbrook (9-2, 3.63 ERA)

Game 2:

J. Saunders (7-10, 5.00 ERA)

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A. Laffey (9-8, 3.52 ERA)

Game 3:

J. Lackey (8-12, 4.19 ERA)

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Z. Jackson (3-2, 4.64 ERA)

Key Bank's "Keys to Succes"

1.) Focus - The Indians though holding an advantage over the Angels, have struggled against the AL West. They'll need to remain focused on a series victory and not let the past games against the West affect the outcome.

2.) Defense - The Tribe have been playing mistake free, this needs to continue and they'll continue to put wins in the double-u column.

3.) Bullpen Work - The Indians need a great showing from their bullpen to regain confidence in it. The past few outings from the bullpen have been shabby at best and needs to improve if the Indians are to continue winning games.​