Game 56 Open Thread: Orioles vs. Indians

The day is finally here. The day our Cleveland Indians can again even their season at .500 since awaaaaaaay back on April 10 when their record stood at 2-2.

I like the pitching match-up in favor of the Tribe. Carlos Carrasco (7-4, 3.92 ERA) takes the hill against Bud Norris (1-4, 9.88 ERA). Carrasco is riding an impressive streak of his past 7 starts where he’s gone at least 6 innings, notched at least 6 Ks and surrendered 3 or fewer walks. On the flip side, Norris has coughed up at least 3 runs in his past 7 starts (dating back to last year) and recently came off the DL.

If the Indians win today, they will take their last 3 series in a row and 5 of their last 6 series. Now, that’s a good trend we’d love to see them continue.

Fingers crossed that Lonnie Chisenhall‘s fortunes can start to turn around, too. He’s 3 for 5 lifetime against Norris. Let’s hope that gives him confidence when he steps into the batter’s box. Lately, Lonnie looks like he could use a compass embedded in the knob of his bat because he seems totally lost at the plate. Yesterday, he went 0 for 4 with 3 Ks and none of them were good at-bats. His batting average is fluttering barely above the Mendoza line. Good luck today, Lonnie. Sincerely.

Here are today’s starting line-ups. Let’s beat those birds!