Nick Swisher threw his arms out at his sides, glided around first base and soaked in the cheers that surrounded him. Launching a walk-off grand slam was as satisfying an end to a day as the Indians’ designated hitter could have imagined. On his way to the ballpark Thursday morning, Swisher was caught in a […]
Angels Beat Indians 9-3
June 18, 2014 by
Even before Mike Trout began battling through an eight-pitch at-bat with Josh Tomlin in the fifth inning, the ball had carried well for both teams on a muggy Tuesday night at Progressive Field. The thought that one big hit could claim the tie game was already evident. As Trout fouled off a cutter, curveball and […]
Indians Edge Angels 4-3
June 17, 2014 by
Carlos Carrasco stepped onto the mound in the seventh inning on Monday with a one-run lead and one of the toughest lineups in the American League standing in his way. Two innings later — even with Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton due up for the Angels — his team called on him to […]
Indians Beat Red Sox 3-2 to Split Series
June 16, 2014 by
Nick Swisher watched his shot carry down the right-field line, clear Fenway Park’s short green wall and curl around Pesky’s Pole. It has been a trying season for Cleveland’s first baseman, but he provided precisely what the Indians needed Sunday. As the Fenway faithful groaned, Swisher flipped his bat away and completed a trot around […]
Red Sox Beat Indians 5-2
June 13, 2014 by
The percentages do not always prevail. At a critical juncture in Thursday’s game against the Red Sox, with first base open and the Indians trying to claw their way back into the ballgame, starter Josh Tomlin decided to go after slugger David Ortiz. History said Tomlin had the advantage. Ortiz’s bat said he was due. […]
Royals Beat Indians 4-1
June 12, 2014 by
The card promised a scintillating pitching matchup between two of the premier, young power arms in the American League. But only one side lived up to the lofty expectations as the Royals’ Yordano Ventura outclassed the Indians’ Trevor Bauer in Kansas City’s 4-1 win on Wednesday. The Royals rode Ventura’s pitching — seven innings of […]
Royals Down Indians 9-5
June 11, 2014 by
Corey Kluber approached the mound in the third inning looking poised and confident. There was reason to be — he had just disposed of the Royals in the first two innings using just 17 pitches, and the Indians ace dealing did not bode well for Kansas City and its hapless offense. But after a few […]
Indians Rout Rangers 17-7
June 10, 2014 by
Scan the players listed on this summer’s American League All-Star ballot and Lonnie Chisenhall’s name is nowhere to be found. During Spring Training, when teams turn in names for the annual vote, there were no guarantees that Chisenhall would be on the Opening Day roster. Now, with roughly one month remaining until the Midsummer Classic, […]
Indians Beat Rangers 3-2, Climb Above .500
June 9, 2014 by
Baseball’s long season seemed like it was going to feel a lot longer for the Indians only a few weeks ago. Cleveland was staring at a considerable deficit in the American League Central standings and struggling in multiple facets of its brand of play. On Sunday afternoon in Arlington, the Indians issued a reminder of […]
Indians Beat Red Sox 7-4 to Earn Sweep
June 5, 2014 by
After waiting six weeks to climb back to the break-even mark, it took the Indians two days and extra innings to finish the one game necessary to achieve that standing again. Cleveland more than earned its upcoming off-day given the way things finished. What began on Wednesday night ended in the 12th inning at 2:02 […]
