Live Blogging: Cleveland Indians at New York Yankees 05/04/2018

MLB: Cleveland Indians at New York Yankees 05/04/2018

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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees. The Indians come in with a record 17-14, while the Yankees come in with a record of 21-10.

This is the first game between these two clubs, since last year’s ALDS. In that ALDS, the Yankees overcame an 0-2 deficit, to beat the Indians in five games.

Tonight’s starting pitchers are Josh Tomlin for the Indians and C.C. Sabathia for the Yankees. Tomlin comes in with a record of 0-4, with a 9.16 ERA, 1.93 ERA, 2.50 K/BB, and 3.88 P/PA. While C.C. Is 2-0, 1.71 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 3.20 K/BB, and 3.63 P/PA.

It is the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

Possible Starting Lineups:
Cleveland Indians (17-14):
1. Francisco Lindor SS
2. Jason Kipnis 2B
3. Jose Ramirez 3B
4. Edwin Encarnacion
5. Brandon Guyer RF
6. Yonder Alonso 1B
7. Yan Gomes C
8. Rajai Davis LF
9. Bradley Zimmer CF
SP: Josh Tomlin (RHP)

New York Yankees (21-10):
1. Brett Gardner LF
2. Aaron Judge RF
3. Didi Gregorius SS
4. Giancarlo Stanton DH
​5. Gary Sanchez C
6. Aaron Hicks CF
7. Neil Walker 1B
8. Miguel Andujar 3B
9. Gleyber Torres 2B
SP: C.C. Sabathia (LHP)
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Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Lindor
2. Kipnis
3. Ramirez
C.C. Sabathia starting as Yankees Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
First Pitch is at 6:09 p.m. CDT.
Lindor strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Kipnis flies out to Judge. 2 Outs.
Ramirez flies out to Hicks. 3 Outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Gardner
2. Judge
3. Gregorius
Josh Tomlin now starting as Indians Pitcher.
​Gardner lines out to Davis. 1 Out.
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Judge doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
Gregorius reaches on 6-5 fielder's choice. Judge is out at 3rd. 2 Outs. Runner on 1st.
Gomes and Alonso give Stanton life, after they collided trying to catch a foul ball.
Stanto draws a base on balls. Gregorius advances to 2nd. Gomes gets charged with the error on the foul ball collision. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Sanchez strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Yankees strand a pair of baserunners.

End of 1st Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Encarnacion
5. Guyer
6. Alonso
Sabathia currently at 12 pitches.
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Encarnacion flies out to Judge. 1 Out.
Guyer pops out to Torres. 2 Outs.
Alonso singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Gomes flies out to Judge. 3 Outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Hicks
7. Walker
8. Andujar
Tomlin currently at 16 pitches.
NHL Scores:
Hicks strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Walker singles to right center field. Runner on 1st.
Andujar singles to left field. Walker advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
G. Torres flies out to Zimmer. 2 Outs.
Gardner gets hit by a pitch. Bases Loaded for Judge.
Judge flies out to Zimmer. 3 Outs.
Yankees strand the bases loaded.

End of 2nd Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Davis
9. Zimmer
1. Lindor
Sabathia currently at 34 pitches.
​Davis grounds out to Sabathia. 1 Out.
Zimmer gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Lindor strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
3. Gregorius
4. Stanton
5. Sanchez
Tomlin currently at 41 pitches.
Gregorius fouls out to Gomes. 1 Out.
Stanton strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Sanchez draws a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
Hicks grounds out to Alonso. Alonso to Tomlin. 3 Outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 3rd Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 0

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Kipnis
3. Ramirez
4. Encarnacion
Sabathia currently at 41 pitches.
MLB Scores:
​Kipnis pops out to Gregorius. 1 Out.
Ramirez doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
Ramirez gets caught stealing by Sanchez. Sanchez to Andujar. 2 Outs.
MANAGER CHALLENGE: Terry Franconia is challenging call at 3rd, where Ramirez is out at 3rd. Call stands. 2 Outs.
Encarnacion gets called out on strikes.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Walker
8. Andujar
9. G. Torres
Tomlin currently at 54 pitches.
NHL Scores:
Walker singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Andujar reaches on a fielding error by Lindor. Walker advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
HOME RUN: Gleyber Torres hits a 3-run home run off of Josh Tomlin. Walker and Andujar score. CLE 0, NYY 3
​Gardner grounds out to Alonso. Alonso to Tomlin. 1 Out.
HOME RUN: Aaron Judge hits a solo home run off of Josh Tomlin. CLE 0, NYY 4
​Gregorius flies out to Zimmer. 2 Outs.
Stanton strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.

End of 4th Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 4

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Guyer
6. Alonso
7. Gomes
Sabathia currently at 64 pitches.
NBA Scores:
Guyer flies out to Hicks. 1 Out.
Alonso strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Gomes strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 4

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Sanchez
6. Hicks
7. Walker
Tomlin currently at 71 pitches.
​HOME RUN: Gary Sanchez hits a solo home run off of Josh Tomlin. CLE 0, NYY 5
​Hicks flies out to Guyer. 1 Out.
Walker grounds out to Kipnis. 2 Outs.
Andujar flies out to Lindor. 3 Outs.

End of 5th Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 5

Top of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
8. Davis
9. Zimmer
1. Lindor
Sabathia currently at 77 pitches.
​Davis grounds out to Andujar. 1 Out.
Zimmer strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Lindor doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
Kipnis pops out to Gregorius. 3 Outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

Middle of 6th Inning;
CLE 0, NYY 5

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
9. G. Torres
1. Gardner
2. Judge
​G. Torres pops out to Kipnis. 1 Out.
Dellin Betances (RHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
Gardner singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Judge grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 Outs.
Yankees go down in order.

End of 6th Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 5

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Ramirez
4. Encarnacion
5. Guyer
MLB Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Dellin Betances (RHP) replaces C.C. Sabathia as Yankees Pitcher.
Ramirez hits an infield single to third base. Runner on 1st.
Encarnacion strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Guyer stirkes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Alonso grounds into 6-5 fielder's choice at 2nd. Ramirez is out at 2nd. 3 Outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

Middle of 7th Inning:
CLE 0, NYY 5

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Gregorius
4. Stanton
5. Sanchez
Gregorius pops out to Lindor. 1 Out.
Tomlin currently at 97 pitches.
Stanton fouls out to Gomes. 2 Outs.
Sanchez flies out to Zimmer. 3 Outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning;
CLE 0, NYY 5

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Gomes
8. Davis
9. Zimmer
PITCHING CHANGE: Chasen Shreve (LHP) replaces Dellin Betances as Yankees Pitcher.
NBA Scores:
Gomes draws a lead-off walk. Runner on 1st.
Davis singles to left field. Gomes advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
David Robertson (RHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
HOME RUN: Bradley Zimmer hits a 3-run home run off of Chasen Shreve. Gomes and Davis score. CLE 3, NYY 5
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Lindor singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: David Robertson (RHP) replaces Chasen Shreve as Yankees Pitcher. No outs. Runner on 1st. CLE 3, NYY 5
​Kipnis reaches on unassisted fielder's choice. Lindor is out at 2nd. Didi Gregorius is down, holding his head. 1 Out. Runner on 1st.
Lindor accidentally shins Didi. Didi stays in the game.
HOME RUN: Jose Ramirez hits a 2-run home run off of David Robertson. Kipnis scores. CLE 5, NYY 5
​Encarnacion pops out to Hicks. 2 Outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Tyler Naquin pinch-hitting for Brandon Guyer.
Naquin singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Alonso flies out to Gardner. 3 Outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CLE 5, NYY 5

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Hicks
7. Walker
8. Andujar
​PITCHING CHANGE: Alexi Ogando (RHP) replaces Josh Tomlin as Indians Pitcher.
Hicks strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Aroldis Chapman (LHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
Walker draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Andujar reaches into 5-4 fielder’s choice. Walker is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 2 Outs.
G. Torres singles to left field. Andujar advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Gardner draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded. 
INDIANS MOUND VISIT: CLE 5, NYY 4
3-2 count on Judge. Bases Loaded, 2 Outs.
Judge walks in a run. CLE 5, NYY 6
Gregorius pops out to Lindor. 3 Outs.
Yankees strand the bases loaded. 

End of 8th Inning:
CLE 5, NYY 6

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Gomes
8. Davis
9. Zimmer
PITCHING CHANGE: Aroldis Chapman (LHP) replaces David Robertson as Yankees Pitcher.
NHL Scores:
Gomes singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Davis is facing Chapman for the first time since the infamous game-tying home run in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. 
Davis strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Zimmer gets hit by a pitch. Gomes moves to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Chapman throws a wild pitch. The tying and go-ahead run move 90 feet. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 
Lindor gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Chapman throws a wild pitch on a 1-2 count on Kipnis. Gomes scores to tie the game! CLE 6, NYY 6
Kipnis strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Indians strand a base runner on 3rd base. 

Middle of 9th Inning:
CLE 6, NYY 6

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Stanton 
5. Sanchez
6. HIcks
​Alexi Ogando still pitching for Indians. 
Stanton doubles to right center field. Runner on 2nd. 
PITCHING CHANGE:  Chad Allen (RHP) replaces Alexi Ogando as Indians Pitcher. CLE 6, NYY 6
Sanchez flies out to Naquin. 1 Out.
Dan Holder (RHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen. 
Hicks grounds out to Alonso. Alonso to Allen. Stanton advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 Outs.
Walker draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
Walker advances to 2nd on defensive indiffernce. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 
WALK-OFF SINGLE: Miguel Andujar hits a walk-off RBI-Single, scoring Giancarlo Stanton. CLE 6, NYY 7
The game is over. 

Final:
CLE 6, NYY 7
CLE: (17-15)
NYY: (22-10)
BS,W: Chapman (1-0)
L: Ogando (0-1)
PoG: Andujar (NYY) 2/5, Walk-Off RBI
ToG: 3:22

Final Thoughts:
Yankees blew a 5-run and 1-run lead in the last two innings, but Miguel Andujar hits a walk-off single off of Cody Allen. As for the Indians, their Bullpen woes are continuing in the 2018 campaign. The Indians are going to look for answers to help Cody Allen and Andrew Miller. 

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