Score: White Sox 2 Indians 1
Turning Point: It came in the bottom of the 8th, when Joe Crede took a hanging sinker from Jake Westbrook over the left field wall to break a 1-1 tie.
Analysis: The Indian bats had a tough time getting the offense rolling in this one. White Sox starter, Jon Danks, held the Tribe hitless until the bottom of the 6th inning. When Cleveland finally scored a run, Westbrook gave up homer to Crede the next inning. For his part though, Jake Westbrook did pitch rather well. He did give up just the two runs, and he kept the Tribe in it until he left. The Indians would’ve been happier with the sweep, but they will take the series win.
MVP: Jon Danks
Danks was unhittable until the 6th inning, and he only gave up a run on two hits. Danks didn’t get the win, but it was a big stride in his career. Danks finished last season with a 6-13 record and a 5.50 ERA. The outing was a tremendous improvement, and could be a sign of things to come for the left hander.
Extras:
-Octavio Dotel had a much different outing Thursday then his appearance on Opening Day. Dotel only pitched a 1/3 of an inning, but he got the crucial third out in the 7th inning. After Danks gave up the tying run on a Garko double, Dotel was brought in to close out the inning, against Casey Blake, his nemesis on Opening Day. This time though Dotel got Blake to fly out harmlessly to centerfield. The Indians head west to Oakland an then on to Los Angeles of Anaheim for three more games.
Next Up:
Cleveland takes its game to the West Coast to take on the Oakland Athletics. The Indians send Paul Byrd to the hill while Oakland will start Justin Duchscherer. First pitch will be at 10:05 PM at McAfee Coliseum on Friday night. Cleveland is 2-1 and Oakland is 1-3 on the young season.
Turning Point: It came in the bottom of the 8th, when Joe Crede took a hanging sinker from Jake Westbrook over the left field wall to break a 1-1 tie.
Analysis: The Indian bats had a tough time getting the offense rolling in this one. White Sox starter, Jon Danks, held the Tribe hitless until the bottom of the 6th inning. When Cleveland finally scored a run, Westbrook gave up homer to Crede the next inning. For his part though, Jake Westbrook did pitch rather well. He did give up just the two runs, and he kept the Tribe in it until he left. The Indians would’ve been happier with the sweep, but they will take the series win.
MVP: Jon Danks
Danks was unhittable until the 6th inning, and he only gave up a run on two hits. Danks didn’t get the win, but it was a big stride in his career. Danks finished last season with a 6-13 record and a 5.50 ERA. The outing was a tremendous improvement, and could be a sign of things to come for the left hander.
Extras:
-Octavio Dotel had a much different outing Thursday then his appearance on Opening Day. Dotel only pitched a 1/3 of an inning, but he got the crucial third out in the 7th inning. After Danks gave up the tying run on a Garko double, Dotel was brought in to close out the inning, against Casey Blake, his nemesis on Opening Day. This time though Dotel got Blake to fly out harmlessly to centerfield. The Indians head west to Oakland an then on to Los Angeles of Anaheim for three more games.
Next Up:
Cleveland takes its game to the West Coast to take on the Oakland Athletics. The Indians send Paul Byrd to the hill while Oakland will start Justin Duchscherer. First pitch will be at 10:05 PM at McAfee Coliseum on Friday night. Cleveland is 2-1 and Oakland is 1-3 on the young season.
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