Score: Indians 2 Athletics 1
Turning Point: It came in the top of the seventh when Oakland first baseman, Daric Barton, bobbled a tailor made double play on a ground ball hit by Asdrubal Cabrera that allowed a run to score to tie the game at one. The Indians would go on to take the lead on a bases loaded walk by Ryan Garko.
Analysis: Cliff Lee pitched tremendously in his 2008 debut. Lee allowed one unearned run on four hits. Lee struck out four and only walked one. The Cleveland offense was able to eek out two runs in the top of the seventh, and the pen would keep Oakland at bay for the rest of the game.
MVP: Cliff Lee
Lee made 2007 look like an after thought by pitching very well. Lee was in command from the beginning of the game. He peppered the strike zone early in the count and A’s hitters were constantly down in the count. The only run scored by Oakland was unearned.
Extras:
- Grady Sizemore continues to be the Indians most potent weapon at the plate. Sizemore was on base three out of the five times he came up to bat.
- Rafael Perez was sharp again in late inning relief. Perez has appeared three times and has struck out three. He also has not yet given up a run.
- Joe Borowski made his first appearance since Opening Day. Borowski did his job again. Borowski pitched the ninth inning and he recorded his second save of the season.
- Andy Marte and Jamey Carroll both played in today’s game. Now every player on the current roster has made an appearance in a game. Marte went 1-3 with a single. Carroll pinch ran for Marte in the seventh and scored the tying run.
Next Up: The Indians travel south to Anaheim for a three game set with the L.A. Angels of Anaheim. Fausto Carmona takes the ball for the Tribe. Carmona is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA. The Angels will start Joe Saunders, who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA. First pitch is tomorrow night at 10:05 PM EST at Angels Stadium in Anaheim.
Turning Point: It came in the top of the seventh when Oakland first baseman, Daric Barton, bobbled a tailor made double play on a ground ball hit by Asdrubal Cabrera that allowed a run to score to tie the game at one. The Indians would go on to take the lead on a bases loaded walk by Ryan Garko.
Analysis: Cliff Lee pitched tremendously in his 2008 debut. Lee allowed one unearned run on four hits. Lee struck out four and only walked one. The Cleveland offense was able to eek out two runs in the top of the seventh, and the pen would keep Oakland at bay for the rest of the game.
MVP: Cliff Lee
Lee made 2007 look like an after thought by pitching very well. Lee was in command from the beginning of the game. He peppered the strike zone early in the count and A’s hitters were constantly down in the count. The only run scored by Oakland was unearned.
Extras:
- Grady Sizemore continues to be the Indians most potent weapon at the plate. Sizemore was on base three out of the five times he came up to bat.
- Rafael Perez was sharp again in late inning relief. Perez has appeared three times and has struck out three. He also has not yet given up a run.
- Joe Borowski made his first appearance since Opening Day. Borowski did his job again. Borowski pitched the ninth inning and he recorded his second save of the season.
- Andy Marte and Jamey Carroll both played in today’s game. Now every player on the current roster has made an appearance in a game. Marte went 1-3 with a single. Carroll pinch ran for Marte in the seventh and scored the tying run.
Next Up: The Indians travel south to Anaheim for a three game set with the L.A. Angels of Anaheim. Fausto Carmona takes the ball for the Tribe. Carmona is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA. The Angels will start Joe Saunders, who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA. First pitch is tomorrow night at 10:05 PM EST at Angels Stadium in Anaheim.
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