Indians Walk Off With Victory

Score: Indians 4 Yankees 3


Turning Point: There are a few crucial moment that stand out, but it would have to Asdrubal Cabrera’s double play turned in the top of ninth. With Yankees at the corners, Derek Jeter lined a one hopper at Cabrera. He back handed the ball, stepped on second, and threw to first. The double play ended the inning.


Analysis: My how the tables have turned. The Yankees normally torture the Indians by getting that crucial hit to beat the Indians, but it’s the Yankees who are faltering in the clutch. The Yankees left nine men on base, and squandered some golden opportunities. The bullpen was lights out again for the second night in a row. Jeremy Sowers did exactly what Cleveland needed him to do. He gave the Indians 5 and 1/3 innings, gave up three runs, and struck out three. The Indians tagged Ian Kennedy for three runs in the second, and they didn’t score again until the game winning hit in the ninth.


MVP: Victor Martinez
Victor drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth to give the Indians their fifth win in a row. It was the first walk off win hit for Martinez in his career. He was 2-4 with a RBI. He now has a team leading .373 batting average.


Extras:

- Grady Sizemore was caught stealing for the first time this season. He is now 6 for 7 when it comes to stolen bases to steals attempted.

- The game almost turned on a poor call by umpire, Derryl Cousins. Cousins called Martinez out on a slide into second base. However the replay showed a bobble of the ball by Yankee second baseman, Robinson Cano. Eric Wedge was thrown out arguing the call.

- Masa Kobayahsi got his first major league win today. He pitched two scoreless innings and struck out two. His ERA is now at 1.86.

Next Up: The Indians and Yankees square off again tomorrow afternoon. The Indians will send CC Sabathia to the hill. CC looks to build off his fabulous start against KC. Sabathia is 1-3 with a 10.13 ERA. The Bronx Bombers will start Chien-Ming Wang, who has been very good so far this season. Wang is 4-0 with a 3.94 ERA. First pitch is at 1:05 PM from Progressive Field, in downtown Cleveland.