The Indians have played eight playoff games. Kluber has handled more than a quarter of the workload. Miller is in second, tied with Josh Tomlin, and Miller, Allen, and Shaw combine here for a rate of 35%. To make the same point I made in the post after the ALDS, the Indians in August and September gave the ball to those same three relievers a combined 12.5% of the time. Their usage has nearly tripled
So close to Baez v Baez.
Maddon decides to leave in the reliever for some reason to hit. Obviously, he gets a hit.
Pinball around home plate saves Zobrist from some really bad baserunning.
I keep forgetting about these 3 p.m. starts. Cleveland didn't however and they're up 3-0 on Toronto.
Blue Jays with their last chance to avoid a second shutout this series.
Assuming the score holds, they scored eight runs in five games. Cleveland scored 12 runs.
AL Central teams in 4 of last 5 World Series.
If Indians win, Tigers would have the longest WS title drought in the ALC (1984). Twins next at 1991. Curse of Jack Morris?
Prediction contest winner is easy to figure out:
Chicago -- Freealonzo
Los Angeles -- Zack
Cleveland -- Rowsdower
That was the least exciting fill-in of the spreadsheet.
What's the point of replay if you still get Angel Hernandez'd?
Toles forget to throw it to the active catcher instead of the backup. Cubs are thankful for the assist to finally score.
Jeff Sullivan talks about Francona's usage of the bullpen. Key quote (emphasis from Sullivan):
So close to Baez v Baez.
Maddon decides to leave in the reliever for some reason to hit. Obviously, he gets a hit.
Pinball around home plate saves Zobrist from some really bad baserunning.