Five games back in the Wild Card, the Indians are hanging by a thread.
Fortunately, no one else wants to run away with it, as the Astros have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games to keep the door open for Tito’s crew (and about four other hopeful longshots).
Danny Salazar takes the bump for the Tribe tonight, hoping to bring their record back to .500.
| Indians | Royals | ||
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2B
|
Jason Kipnis |
LF
|
Alex Gordon |
|
SS
|
Francisco Lindor |
2B
|
Ben Zobrist |
|
LF
|
Michael Brantley |
CF
|
Lorenzo Cain |
|
1B
|
Carlos Santana |
1B
|
Eric Hosmer |
|
C
|
Yan Gomes |
DH
|
Kendrys Morales |
|
DH
|
Chris Johnson |
3B
|
Mike Moustakas |
|
RF
|
Jerry Sands |
C
|
Salvador Perez |
|
CF
|
Abraham Almonte |
RF
|
Alex Rios |
|
3B
|
Mike Aviles |
SS
|
Alcides Escobar |
|
SP
|
Danny Salazar |
SP
|
Danny Duffy |