Thomas Neal
Wahoo Watch Podcast #7, December 22, 2012
December 22, 2012 | Ronnie TellalianIn this week’s Wahoo Watch, Erik Pinkerman and Ronnie Tellalian discuss the Scott Kazmir signing and how he might fit with the Tribe, how close were the Indians to Edwin Jackson and a player profile of Thomas Neal. Mike Brandyberry … Read More
Four Home Runs Scalp Tribe in Series Finale; Rangers 8, Indians 3
September 2, 2012 | Mike Brandyberry
By Mike Brandyberry
Fans have asked for minor league call ups all season, begging for new life and a spark to the team. Sunday, it appears they all received their chance. Eight of the twelve players Cleveland used spent some time in the minor leagues this year.
The Columbus Clippers can’t beat the Texas Rangers.
Zach McAllister (5-6) was tagged for four home runs and the Indians fell behind early and couldn’t come back, losing the rubber match of the series, 8-3. Meanwhile Derek Holland (10-6) had his way with the Indians, continuing their plight against southpaw pitching. Cleveland still has not won a series since July 24-26 against Detroit.
Game #133: Texas Rangers (78-53) at Cleveland Indians (55-77)
September 1, 2012 | Mike Brandyberry
By Mike Brandyberry
Friday night the Indians weren’t able to slow down Adrian Beltre and the Texas Rangers, en route to a 5-3 loss. Beltre had four hits for the Rangers and Ubaldo Jimenez labored into the fifth inning, while throwing 117 pitches. Cleveland scored an unearned run, but showed little life until a two-run homer from Casey Kotchman in the ninth inning.
The defeat becomes the Indians’ 24th loss of the month of August. The last time Cleveland lost 24 games in a month was July 1914, when Babe Ruth was a rookie and the first stoplight was installed. The Tribe is now 5-28 since defeating Justin Verlander on July 26. The come-from-behind win by the Tribe seems to be the last flash before the season has taken a downward spiral.
“It’s been the toughest month that I’ve had in baseball,” Indians manager Manny Acta said.
