Zach McAllister returned to the mound for the Indians on Tuesday night and got an up-close look at what has been ailing the ballclub throughout this road trip. The defense was shaky in spots and the offense sputtered late, complicating the pitcher’s comeback.
It was a combination that led to a 4-3 loss to the Mariners at Safeco Field, marking the fourth one-run loss for Cleveland in the past five games. The defeat sent the Tribe to a series loss in Seattle with one game remaining in the three-game set.
When the Indians arrive back home in Cleveland, they will have some work scheduled.
“Obviously, we need to win tomorrow,” Indians manager Terry Francona said following Tuesday’s loss. “But we need to get back home, get out there and get some early work in, because we’re not catching the ball very well.”
The Indians (52-48) are 1-4 on their road trip through Minnesota and Seattle, committing seven errors along the way. Third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall has made four errors, second baseman Jason Kipnis has bobbled a handful of grounders with two errors charged to his season line, and Nick Swisher made one at first base during the team’s series against the Twins.
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