Eagles27 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 A couple good match-ups to start the week, but lets go with two leaders in somewhat contested divisions. Probable starters: Mon - Rodriguez vs Clevinger Tue - Fister vs Carrasco Wed - Pomeranz vs Kluber Thu - Sale vs Bauer After winning a tough divisional series, can the Sox keep it going against the surging Indians? @I_GET_SAX, @playmaker8267, @Deadpulse, @patdt13,@1ForTheThumb, @Boboso20, @Heavydan85, @husker_vikes3, @O'Doyle Rules, @iothar, @Dallasfan1313, @JohnnyV22 The Indians only series loss in the last month was to the Red Sox. How are you feeling going into this one? @big poppa pump, @bigjohnson2009, @BleedTheClock, @bosko1616, @brownie man, @Bucketheadsdad, @buno67, @BwickRedux, @candyman93, @freakygeniuskid, @malibuspeedrace, @MWil23, @the-new-guy30, @zammey12, @zelbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Clevinger has pitched pretty well of late, as has Trevor Bauer. Carrasco still wants his nickname to be "enigma." He dominates one start, and the next start he really struggles the next. We'll have to see how Kluber's ankle is after tweaking it in his last start. Indians are swinging the bats pretty well right now, so it ought to be one heck of a series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwickRedux Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 It's crazy looking at these two teams how close they are to one another as top tier teams in the AL... Both teams coming in hot and looking to put away their divisions (both up 5 games on the respective second place teams); Indians winners of 8 of their last 10 and Boston winners of 7 in the same stretch. According to ESPN, Indians have the best starting ERA in the AL (3.96), the Sawks have the second best (4.00). Cleveland has the best run differential at home in the AL (+75) and Boston has the third best away (+49). Both's rotation is headlined by a pitcher making a strong case for the Cy Young. This is going to have a playoff feel to the series and I really wouldn't be surprised if something as small as home field advantage is what gives the Indians the slight edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 The Tribe is on a roll, and it will be interesting to see if their SP can continue to perform well. Clevinger and Bauer are ok as a 3/4 combo, but not great. The Indians need to stay healthy down the stretch. Their bats have been solid as well...hopefully they look this way in September/October/maybe November. Last year they got hot at the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohnson2009 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Tribe has been rolling hopefully they can take that momentum home - they've been pretty meh at home. I wish we would shut down Kluber a week or two again, if his ankle is even a little messed up he needs to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramssuperbowl99 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 @Eagles27 has now picked 75% of east coast teams for SotW. East coast bias tbh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagles27 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 47 minutes ago, ramssuperbowl99 said: @Eagles27 has now picked 75% of east coast teams for SotW. East coast bias tbh! Don't make me hate myself anymore than I already do. Next week should be more to your liking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Doyle Rules Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Think this series goes 2-2. Don't trust fister, Rodriguez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buno67 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I am excited to see Bruce's first AB in Cleveland. It should be a really nice pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buno67 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 also dont forget, Miller will be making a return too. He pitched .2 vs KC on the 18th. I could see him getting some good work in this series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramssuperbowl99 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 47 minutes ago, Eagles27 said: Don't make me hate myself anymore than I already do. Next week should be more to your liking... Natinals or Cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagles27 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 14 minutes ago, ramssuperbowl99 said: Natinals or Cards? Was planning Cards, but I just realized it's only 2 games. Maybe Nats then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramssuperbowl99 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, Eagles27 said: Was planning Cards, but I just realized it's only 2 games. Maybe Nats then. Could do Dbacks/Rockies this week, then Brewers Cubs next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramssuperbowl99 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 And I'll take the Indians 3-1. No real reason why. Bummer that we don't get Sale vs. Klubot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big poppa pump Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Should be a great series. Although the tribe has been rolling, they tend to be "streaky" I just hope this isn't one of those times where the bats cool off, and we lose some low scoring games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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