I confess: I got a few butterflies in my stomach typing in the thread title. That’s what happens when the Indians appear in the American League Divisional Series for the first time since 2007. Trevor Bauer (12-8, 4.26) makes his first career post-season start against RHP Rick Porcello (22-4, 3.15). I’m not going to go into the whys and wherefores of this match-up. My fellow writers here at IPL have taken care of that. Make sure to check out Ryan McCrystal’s excellent scouting report on Procello, Rob Vaughn’s take on how the Indians can defeat the Red Sox, and my partner in all things Lajoie Stephanie Liscio’s history of the Indians vs. the Red Sox in the post-season. This thread is to talk about the game. Forget Twitter. Our inner anxieties, hopes, and playoff dreams deserve more than 140 characters. Grab a drink, watch the game, and let loose your inner Bleacher Bum here.

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2B
Dustin Pedroia
DH
Carlos Santana
3B
Brock Holt
2B
Jason Kipnis
RF
Mookie Betts
SS
Francisco Lindor
DH
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1B
Hanley Ramirez
3B
Jose Ramirez
SS
Xander Bogaerts
RF
Lonnie Chisenhall
CF
Jackie Bradley, Jr.
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Coco Crisp
C
Sandy Leon
CF
Tyler Naquin
CF
Andrew Benintendi
C
Roberto Perez
SP
Rick Porcello
SP
Trevor Bauer

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