I know the All-Star Game isn’t for another week, but numerically speaking, the Tribe is entering the second half of the season–81 games played, 81 to go. Tonight the Indians begin a four-game homestand against the Houston Astros. Carlos Carrasco (10-6, 3.88) makes the start for the Indians against lefty Dallas Keuchel (10-3, 2.03).
What do the Indians need to do to win? We all know the two-part answer: Score (duh). And score early. The Indians are 26-8 when they score first and 12-35 when their opponent scores first.
Have at it in the comments below.
| Astros | Indians | ||
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2B
|
Jose Altuve |
2B
|
Jason Kipnis |
|
RF
|
Preston Tucker |
SS
|
Francisco Lindor |
|
SS
|
Carlos Correa |
CF
|
Michael Brantley |
|
DH
|
Evan Gattis |
DH
|
Ryan Raburn |
|
LF
|
Colby Rasmus |
1B
|
Carlos Santana |
|
1B
|
Chris Carter |
C
|
Yan Gomes |
|
3B
|
Marwin Gonzalez |
RF
|
Brandon Moss |
|
C
|
Jason Castro |
3B
|
Giovanny Urshela |
|
CF
|
Jake Marisnick |
LF
|
Mike Aviles |
|
SP
|
Dallas Keuchel |
SP
|
Carlos Carrasco |