On Monday night, the Cleveland Indians allowed nine runs for a third consecutive game, but the team managed to score ten runs, which offset what is becoming a consistent lack of defense. When the Tribe takes the field on Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game interleague set against the Cincinnati Reds, the club may just look to leave their gloves at home and go for a repeat of the slugfest.
Here is the projected lineups for Tuesday:
Indians
1. Shin-Soo Choo, Right Field
2. Asdrubal Cabrera, Short Stop
3. Jason Kipnis, Second Base
4. Carlos Santana, Catcher
5. Michael Brantley, Center Field
6. Casey Kotchman, First Base
7. Jack Hannahan, Third Base
8. Shelley Duncan, Left Field
9. Lonnie Chisenhall, Designated Hitter
Starting Pitcher: Josh Tomlin
Cincinnati
1. Zack Cozart, Short Stop
2. Chris Heisey, Center Field
3. Joey Votto, First Base
4. Brandon Phillips, Second Base
5. Jay Bruce, Right Field
6. Ryan Ludwick, Designated Hitetr
7. Scott Rolen, Third Base
8. Todd Frazier, Left Field
9. Devin Mesoraco, Catcher
Starting Pitcher: Mike Leake
