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.
Lucky to get out of there with only 1 run given up. Nice throw by Naquin, and good tag by Perez. Hope Bauer calms down; he seems like the kind to be affected by nerves.
I agree. That second inning was just fine. And Ramirez comes through with a double. Dang, I love that guy.
How ’bout Perez!! Didn’t expect that from him!!
HOME RUN DERBY!!!
watching this in detroit. They seem to lack my enthusiasm. Even with their lack of enthusiasm, I don’t think I can take this. close it out cody!
Bastards closed the bar in the 9th. Savages!
the announcers on TBS are terrible. “I hate to see the game end like this!” what, with a strike three on Boston?
It was a swing. I didn’t think so watching live but replay was clear.
no question. Clearly a swing. wasn’t disputable.