Indians return home and look to revitalize
The Tribe returns to Progressive Field tonight against the Oakland A's in a rematch of last weekend's series in which the A's took two of three. Joe Blanton will get the start for the A's, while the Indians counter with ace, C.C. Sabbathia.
Blanton pitched well against the Tribe on Sunday, but was outdueled by Cliff Lee in the series finale. C.C. faced the A's on Saturday and once again pitched poorly in his home town.
The Tribe is healthy and should have their regular lineup in place tonight. The only question mark is in right field. Will Gutierrez who has yet to get a hit be back in the lineup or will Wedge put Jason Michaels, hitting .167, back in. Not that my vote counts, but I would stick with Gutierrez who is a markedly better fielder and has more homerun potential when he does start hitting.
Grady and Garko are still the top hitters on the team at .364 and .400 respectively, but Jhonny Peralta has been hot the last couple games.
All this may be fore not, however, as storms are predicted to hit Cleveland around game time which could put a damper on the game, not to mention tonight's fireworks display.
And isn't there something else on tonight? Hmm.... oh yes, the Yankees and Red Sox have their first meeting of the season. Guess we know where all the media will be this weekend. Clinton and Obama may even have to fight (or perhaps bowl) to get in the news.
Go Tribe!
Blanton pitched well against the Tribe on Sunday, but was outdueled by Cliff Lee in the series finale. C.C. faced the A's on Saturday and once again pitched poorly in his home town.
The Tribe is healthy and should have their regular lineup in place tonight. The only question mark is in right field. Will Gutierrez who has yet to get a hit be back in the lineup or will Wedge put Jason Michaels, hitting .167, back in. Not that my vote counts, but I would stick with Gutierrez who is a markedly better fielder and has more homerun potential when he does start hitting.
Grady and Garko are still the top hitters on the team at .364 and .400 respectively, but Jhonny Peralta has been hot the last couple games.
All this may be fore not, however, as storms are predicted to hit Cleveland around game time which could put a damper on the game, not to mention tonight's fireworks display.
And isn't there something else on tonight? Hmm.... oh yes, the Yankees and Red Sox have their first meeting of the season. Guess we know where all the media will be this weekend. Clinton and Obama may even have to fight (or perhaps bowl) to get in the news.
Go Tribe!
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