2020 Series #12 Indians at Royals Aug. 31 to Sep. 2

[NEOLeo]

Karinchak has a very bright future but it’s the potential for episodes like these that makes me in no hurry to move away from Hand as the closer.

 

[MirORich]

Cimber is so funny to watch. He’s like one of the three musketeers practicing a some flamenco dancing competition after too much Sangria. Or a Dornish companion of Oberyn Martell.

 

[Kiddo]

Feel bad for Biebs not getting the W.

 

[CavsFanJapan]

There is no doubt Karinchak will be our closer next year because we can never have one that doesn’t make you nervous.

 

[redscoon]

Another ugly outing from Karinchak. Cimber should never be in a close game unless we are out of other options.

 

[CATS44]

Cimber gets us out of it but now we have to score at least one.

 

[CATS44]

Twins and White Sox tied at five after seven.

 

[CATS44]

Franmil gives us a chance with a one out double.

 

[CBBI]

Looks like we're gonna see Naylor bat.

 

[daddywags]

Doesn't look like he weighs 250 lbs.

 

[CATS44]

Lets see what he's got .

 

[CATS44]

Nada

 

[CavsFanJapan]

Lets see what he's got .

At least he didn’t strike out. Hasn’t had the Indians uniform on long enough.

 

[CBBI]

Hammy said Naylor's lost 30 lbs and is now down to 220 from 250.

It looked like his uniform didn't fit properly.

 

[Wham with the Right Hand]

I am getting so tired of these low-scoring nail biters. I'm sick of watching 4-5 innings go by with no hits by the Indians and 7-8 innings without a run. Tribe hitters were 6-for-33 tonight and 0-for-6 with RISP. I can't complain too much, however. Keller has started five games this season (including tonight) and has not allowed a run in four of them. He hasn't allowed a home run in over 40 innings. He's having an amazing season.

Karinchak has been so good this year it's like he's not human. But he is and everybody is going to have an off night, and tonight was one for James. That was the first hit I can recall seeing off his curveball.

This might be the last we see of Luplow for a while. He definitely cannot hit right-handed pitching.

Too bad we wasted two doubles by Reyes and six shutout innings by Bieber. I keep telling myself we're a lock for the playoffs so a loss here and there doesn't matter.

The next two Royals' starters are not in the same category as Keller if their stats mean anything. They both have ERA's over 4.00 so hopefully we'll be able to scratch out a couple of runs.