After an exciting series versus the Tigers, the Indians came into Minnesota looking to solidify their playoff push and to firmly place themselves in the “buyers” portion of the trade market. They proceeded to get swept. Badly swept. The Tribe was outscored 28-6 in this three game debacle, where they had their two best pitchers (Masterson and Ubaldo) going against a below .500 club. No one came out of this looking good.
Shelley Duncan gave the Indians a brief 1-0 lead when he singled home Asdrubal Cabrera in the top of the fourth. Ubadlo Jimenez immediately gave the back in the bottom of the fourth. He walked Josh Willingham to start the inning and then gave up a home run to Justin Morneau. In the bottom of the fifth, Jimenez gave up a double to Ben Revere, then proceeded to balk him to third and let him score on a wild pitch. Impressive.
Meanwhile, the Tribe’s bats were baffled by lefty Brian Duensing, a reliever making just his fifth start of the season, as a replacement for Franci...
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PLAYERS:
Shelley Duncan,
Asdrubal Cabrera,
Josh Willingham,
Justin Morneau,
Ben Revere,
Brian Duensing,
Francisco Liriano,
Derek Lowe,
Luke Hochevar,
Chris Guccione,
Jeff Nelson
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals
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