The Indians will go for their 23rd consecutive win tonight as Trevor Bauer takes the mound against Jason Vargas. The Indians have had problems with Vargas in the past, but he’s had a rough second half. I don’t put much stock in pitcher wins, but Bauer has put together his own winning streak over the past two months. Bauer last lost a game on July 16; since his win on July 21 against Toronto he’s won his last 9 decisions.
Lineups:
| Indians | Royals | ||
|
SS
|
Francisco Lindor |
2B
|
Whit Merrifield |
|
LF
|
Austin Jackson |
CF
|
Lorenzo Cain |
|
2B
|
Jose Ramirez |
1B
|
Eric Hosmer |
|
DH
|
Edwin Encarnacion |
RF
|
Melky Cabrera |
|
1B
|
Carlos Santana |
3B
|
Mike Moustakas |
|
RF
|
Jay Bruce |
DH
|
Brandon Moss |
|
3B
|
Yandy Diaz |
SS
|
Alcides Escobar |
|
C
|
Roberto Perez |
LF
|
Alex Gordon |
|
CF
|
Greg Allen |
C
|
Drew Butera |
|
SP
|
Trevor Bauer |
SP
|
Jason Vargas |