It used to be so hard to get to .500, and when we finally got there it seemed as though we were poised to make a run.  As usual though, the Indians had something different in mind than their fan base did.  Cleveland has not been able to eclipse the .500 mark, thus hurting their slim wild card chances.  We are now 4.5 out of the 2nd spot, and every game seems like a must win.  But in honor of Yogi Berra, I will add a ‘Yogi-ism’ for the Indians in that it ain’t over ’till it’s over.

The good news for the Tribe is that ace Corey Kluber (8-14, 3.44) toes the rubber tonight against Phil Hughes (10-9, 4.58) who has not pitched well this year.  Some bad news for the Indians is that the Twins are also in the wild card race and need wins to stay in the race.  Luckily for both teams, the team they are chasing, the Astros, are losing right now to the Angels. The Indians offense looks to bounce back after looking flat the night before.  Michael Brantley, who injured his shoulder does not look to be healthy enough for this game.  Here are the rest of the lineups for tonight’s ball game:

Indians Twins
2B
Jason Kipnis
CF
Aaron Hicks
3B
Jose Ramirez
2B
Brian Dozier
SS
Francisco Lindor
1B
Joe Mauer
1B
Carlos Santana
DH
Miguel Sano
C
Yan Gomes
3B
Trevor Plouffe
RF
Lonnie Chisenhall
LF
Eddie Rosario
DH
Roberto Perez
RF
Torii Hunter/td>
CF
Abraham Almonte
C
Kurt Suzuki
LF
Mike Aviles
SS
Eduardo Escobar
SP
Corey Kluber
SP
Phil Hughes

 

 

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