One of the best stories of this season for the Indians has been one of the most unexpected. Following a disastrous start to the season, right-hander Carlos Carrasco appeared banished to the bullpen.
Carrasco got a second chance and has seized his opportunity in overpowering fashion.
On Thursday night, Carrasco continued his comeback tale in Chicago, where he worked into the seventh to lead the Tribe to a 3-2 victory over the White Sox. The pitcher’s performance overcame another round of low run support, sealed a series win over the South Siders and helped Cleveland collect its 11th win in 16 games.
“It’s miraculous, man,” Indians center fielder Michael Bourn said of Carrasco’s recent showing. “I’ve always thought he has great stuff. I’ve seen him since he’s 19. We came up in the Phillies organization almost together. So, I’ve been seeing him for a long time.
“People don’t understand, when you play at this level, it takes more than one year or two years to get adjusted to it.”
Led by Corey Kluber, Cleveland’s starting pitching has played an integral role in keeping the club afloat in the American League playoff hunt over the past few weeks. Since being pulled back out of the bullpen on Aug. 10, Carrasco has stepped up, impressed and given the Tribe another formidable option every five days.
The victory helped the third-place Indians pull within 5 1/2 games of the American League Central-leading Royals. In the chase for the AL’s second Wild Card, Cleveland currently faces a four-game deficit behind the Mariners and Tigers. The Tribe’s next stop happens to be Kansas City, where the division foes will engage in a three-game set.
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