SB Nation Cleveland - Indians Vs. Royals: Tribe Swept In Kansas City With 7-6 Extra-Inning Losshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48841/cleveland-fave.png2012-08-02T22:59:30-05:00http://cleveland.sbnation.com/rss/stream/29754212012-08-02T22:59:30-05:002012-08-02T22:59:30-05:00Indians Vs. Royals: Cleveland Swept By Kansas City After Extra-Inning Loss
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<p>Kansas City shortstop <span>Alcides Escobar</span> singled off Cleveland closer Chris Perez to score <span>Eric Hosmer</span> in the bottom of the eleventh inning lifting the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a> over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/">Indians</a>, 7-6. The win completed a series sweep for Kansas City and left the Indians with their sixth-straight loss.</p>
<p>Right-handed rookie <span>Corey Kluber</span> made his first major league start after being called up to replace <span>Derek Lowe</span> on Cleveland's pitching staff. Things started out rocky for Kluber to say the least as the Royals greeted him in the first inning with two home runs, a triple and three singles to score six runs in the bottom of the first.</p>
<p>Kluber gave up a home run to the first batter he faced, <span>Alex Gordon</span> and then Hosmer added a three-run blast later in the inning, appearing to bury Kluber and the Indians to start the game. Kluber was able to recover from the initial onslaught, though and hold the Royals scoreless for the next three innings before <span>Tony Sipp</span> relieved him with one out in the fifth inning. </p>
<p>The Tribe bullpen kept the Royals' offense in check, allowing the Cleveland offense to eventually rally and send the game to extra innings. <span>Carlos Santana</span> led the way with a two-run single as part of a three-run third inning which chased Kansas City starter <span>Bruce Chen</span> from the game. Santana also smacked a two-run homer in the fifth inning to tie the game at 6-6.</p>
<p>The Tribe remain on the road when they open up a weekend series against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Detroit Tigers</a> on Friday.</p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/8/2/3216790/cleveland-indians-vs-kansas-city-royals-sweep-extra-innings-2012Tom Lewis2012-08-02T08:57:35-05:002012-08-02T08:57:35-05:00Indians Vs. Royals: Thursday Preview, TV Info And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/">Indians</a> look to avoid the three-game sweep against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a> on Thursday when <span>Corey Kluber</span> makes his first big league start with <span>Derek Lowe</span> being designated for assignment. </p>
<p>Kluber went 11-7 with a 3.59 ERA in 21 starts striking out 128 over 125 1-3 innings for Triple-A Columbus this year. Last season, he compiled an 8.31 ERA in three relief appearances. Kluber will face <span>Bruce Chen</span> (7-9, 5.49 ERA) in the pitching duel.</p>
<p>The Indians are seven games behind the AL Central leading <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> heading into Thursday's action. Take a look at the schedule and broadcast information here.</p>
<p><b>Date/Time</b>: Thursday, August 2, 8:10 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: STO, FSKC</p>
<p><b>Online streaming</b>: MLB.tv</p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/8/2/3214987/indians-vs-royals-preview-tv-infoBrandon Scott2012-08-01T23:04:21-05:002012-08-01T23:04:21-05:00Derek Lowe Designated For Assignment By Indians
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<p>The Cleveland Indians have designated pitcher Derek Lowe for assignment.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Indians</a> designated <span>Derek Lowe</span> for assignment late Wednesday night.</p>
<p>The move was first reported by MLB.com's Jordan Bastian in a very brief tweet:</p>
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<p>Lowe designated for assignment. More on <a title="http://mlb.com" href="http://t.co/6Af2jabf">mlb.com</a> soon.</p>
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) <a data-datetime="2012-08-02T03:03:34+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/230861372102164480">August 2, 2012</a>
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<p>The move is not shocking, as Lowe has been less than effective this season for Cleveland. The 39-year-old has lost his last four starts. He also has a 5.52 ERA on the year, with 45 walks to 41 strikeouts in 119 innings pitched.</p>
<p>This comes on the heels of the Indians <a href="http://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/8/1/3212307/josh-tomlin-bullpen-corey-kluber-aaa-columbus-cleveland-indians" target="_blank">changing their rotation around</a> by moving <span>Josh Tomlin</span> to the bullpen. The recently called up Cory Kluber will make his first major league start on Thursday against the <a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Kansas City Royals</a>.</p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/8/1/3214455/derek-lowe-designated-for-assignment-cleveland-indians-cory-kluber-josh-tomlinJames Herbert2012-08-01T21:47:03-05:002012-08-01T21:47:03-05:00Indians Vs. Royals Final Score: Tribe Loses Fifth Straight
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<p>The <a href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Indians</a> lost their fifth game in a row on Wednesday night, falling to the Kansas City Royals 5-2 at Kauffman Stadium.</p>
<p>Kansas City jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, with a <span>Carlos Santana</span> throwing error causing a run scored by <span>Alcides Escobar</span> before <span>Lorenzo Cain</span> scored on a <span>Billy Butler</span> groundout.</p>
<p>In the second, <span>Jarrod Dyson</span> hit an RBI-single and <span>Alex Gordon</span> added an RBI-double to make it 4-0.</p>
<p>Santana hit a solo home run in the fourth to put the Indians on the board.</p>
<p>An inning later, Cain's RBI-double in the sixth gave Kansas City another four-run lead.</p>
<p><span>Asdrubal Cabrera</span> scored <span>Jack Hannahan</span> in the eighth to make it 5-2 and that's how it would stay.</p>
<p>Zach McCallister fell to 4-3 on the year, giving up five hits and five runs (four earned) in six innings.</p>
<p><span>Luis Mendoza</span> (5-7) pitched seven and one-third innings, giving up just four hits and two runs, striking out three. <span>Greg Holland</span> picked up his first save of the year for the Roya.s</p>
<p>The series will conclude on Thursday, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.</p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/8/1/3214299/cleveland-indians-kansas-city-royalsJames Herbert2012-08-01T20:42:56-05:002012-08-01T20:42:56-05:00Indians Vs. Royals Score Update: Cleveland Down After Five
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<p>The <a href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Indians</a> are trying to break a four-game losing streak, but they trail the Kansas City Royals 5-1 heading into the sixth inning on Wednesday night.</p>
<p>The Indians fell down 2-0 in the first inning, with <span>Alcides Escobar</span> scoring on a <span>Carlos Santana</span> throwing error and <span>Lorenzo Cain</span> scoring on a <span>Billy Butler</span> groundout for Kansas City.</p>
<p>The Royals extended the lead to 4-0 in the second after an RBI-single from <span>Jarrod Dyson</span> and an RBI-double by <span>Alex Gordon</span>.</p>
<p>Cleveland's lone run came from a solo home run by Santana in the fourth.</p>
<p>Cain made it 5-1 with an RBI-double in the fifth.</p>
<p>The Indians have managed just three hits off of <span>Luis Mendoza</span>.</p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/8/1/3214168/cleveland-indians-kansas-city-royals-score-updateJames Herbert2012-08-01T16:40:07-05:002012-08-01T16:40:07-05:00Indians Vs. Royals: Projected Starting Lineups For Wednesday Night
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<p>On Wednesday night, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/">Cleveland Indians</a> will play the second game of a three-game set against their American League Central Division counterparts, the Kansas City Royals.</p>
<p>The Indians are currently in the midst of a free-fall and following Tuesday night's disappointing 8-3 <a href="http://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/7/31/3211394/cleveland-indians-vs-kansas-city-royals-final-score-struggles-continue-in-8-3-loss-2012/in/2975421">loss</a>, the club will look to avoid a five-game losing streak, which was largely powered by a series sweep by the hapless <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a> where the Tribe was shockingly outscored by a margin of 28-6.</p>
<p>Here is the projected lineups for Wednesday night, courtesy of the team's official twitter accounts:</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/Indians/status/230765756080615424">Indians</a></p>
<p>1. <span>Shin-Soo Choo</span>, Right Field</p>
<p>2. <span>Asdrubal Cabrera</span>, Short Stop</p>
<p>3. <span>Jason Kipnis</span>, Second Base</p>
<p>4. <span>Michael Brantley</span>, Center Field</p>
<p>5. <span>Carlos Santana</span>, Catcher</p>
<p>6. <span>Jose Lopez</span>, Designated Hitter</p>
<p>7. <span>Johnny Damon</span>, Left Field</p>
<p>8. <span>Casey Kotchman</span>, First Base</p>
<p>9. <span>Jack Hannahan</span>, Right Fielder</p>
<p>Starting Pitcher: <span>Zach McAllister</span></p>
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<p>1. <span>Alex Gordon</span>, Left Field</p>
<p>2. <span>Alcides Escobar</span>, Short Stop</p>
<p>3. <span>Lorenzo Cain</span>, Right Field</p>
<p>4. <span>Billy Butler</span>, Designated Hitter</p>
<p>5. <span>Mike Moustakas</span>, Third Base</p>
<p>6. <span>Salvador Perez</span>, Catcher</p>
<p>7. <span>Eric Hosmer</span>, First Base</p>
<p>8. <span>Chris Getz</span>, Second Base</p>
<p>9. <span>Jarrod Dyson</span>, Center Field</p>
<p>Starting Pitcher: <span>Luke Hochevar</span> </p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/8/1/3213728/cleveland-indians-kansas-city-royals-preview-lineupsMatt Brigidi2012-08-01T11:56:22-05:002012-08-01T11:56:22-05:00Indians Vs. Royals: Cleveland Trying To Avoid 5-Game Losing Streak
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<p>The bottom continues to fall out on the second half of Cleveland's season as we enter August, as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/">Indians</a> will be looking to avoid dropping their fifth consecutive game on Wednesday evening in game two against Kansas City.</p>
<p>Currently winless after four attempts during their nine-game roadtrip, the Indians somehow remain only six games out of the division lead after this latest freefall. Impressive youngster <span>Zach McAllister</span>, who has fanned at least five batters in six straight outings, will get the ball for Indians manager Manny Acta in game two, while <span>Luis Mendoza</span> will make his 14th start of 2012 for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a>.</p>
<p>Despite not being dealt at the deadline as previously reported, Indians outfielder <span>Shin-Soo Choo</span> has struggled to keep up his impressive pace as of late during Cleveland's skid. After hitting the .297 mark on July 27, Choo has been mired in a 1-for-14 slump from the plate that has brought his average back down to .288. Now that the rumors about his possible departure have dissipated, the Indians clearly need Choo to get back on track in the coming weeks.</p>
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https://cleveland.sbnation.com/2012/8/1/3212962/indians-vs-royals-cleveland-kansas-city-series-preview-game-2Dave Ryan2012-08-01T07:28:46-05:002012-08-01T07:28:46-05:00Cleveland Indians Send Josh Tomlin To Bullpen, Call Up Corey Kluber
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<p>Pitching inconsistency has plagued the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/">Cleveland Indians</a> all season even as they've pushed their way up near the top of the AL Central. They made another move to try and swap around the pitching rotation on Tuesday when they brought starter <span>Josh Tomlin</span> in as a reliever to replace the ineffective <span>Derek Lowe</span>. Jordan Bastian on twitter later reported that Tomlin to the bullpen was going to be an official move. They also have a replacement coming up:</p>
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<p>Josh Tomlin has been moved to the bullpen. RHP <span>Corey Kluber</span> will be up from AAA Columbus to take Tomlin's turn in rotation Thurs.</p>
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/230502912026107904" data-datetime="2012-08-01T03:19:11+00:00">August 1, 2012</a>
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<p>Tomlin has been brutal lately in the starting rotation, though the unproven Kluber might not provide much of an upgrade. The 25 year old has made three big league appearances, all last season, and sported an 8.31 ERA through them with no record.</p>
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