Live Blogging: Cleveland Indians at Oakland Athletics 05/10/2019

NBC Sports California TV Broadcast

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Tonight it is Cleveland Indians and Oakland Athletics. The Indians are coming off splitting a 4-game series vs. White Sox. While the A's are coming off taking 2 out of 3 games vs. Reds. 

Tonight's Starting Pitchers are a pair of righties. Cody Anderson for the Indians and Frankie Montas for the A's. Anderson comes in with a K/BB ratio of 1.20, while averaging 4.17 P/PA. Meanwhile Montas comes in with a K/BB ratio of 3.50, while averaging 3.69 P/PA. 

It is Cleveland Indians taking on Oakland Athletics, coming up shortly. 

Starting Lineups:
Cleveland Indians:
1. Francisco Lindor, SS
2. Jason Kipnis, 2B
3. Jose Ramirez, 3B
4. Carlos Santana, 1B
5. Carlos Gonzalez, DH
6. Jake Bauers, LF
7. Tyler Naquin, RF
8. Kevin Plawecki, C
9. Leonys Martin, CF
SP: Cody Anderson

Oakland Athletics:
​1. Marcus Semien, SS
2. Jurickson Profar, 2B
3. Matt Chapman, 3B
4. Kendrys Morales, DH
5. Matt Olson, 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty, RF
7. Ramon Laureano, CF
8. Robbie Grossman, LF
9. Josh Phegley, C
SP: Frankie Montas

Indians are in their road gray uniforms. While the A's are in their 'Kelly Greens' jerseys, caps, and white pants.

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Lindor
2. Kipnis
3. Ramirez
Frankie Montas now starting as A's Pitcher.
​MLB Scores:
First Pitch around 8:39 pm CDT. 
Lindor singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Kipnis lines out to Grossman. 1 out.
With Ramirez is at-bat, Lindor advances to 2nd Base, on a wild pitch by Montas. Runner on 2nd.
Ramirez strikes out on foul tip caught by Phegley. 2 outs.
Santana grounds out to Profar. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CLE 0, OAK 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Semien
2. Profar
3. Chapman
Cody Anderson now starting as Indians Pitcher.
​Semien doubles to left center field wall. Runner on 2nd.
Profar grounds out to Kipnis. Semien advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 1 out.
Chapman pops out to Lindor. 2 outs. 
With Morales is at-bat, Semien scores on a wild pitch by Anderson. CLE 0, OAK 1
Morales draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Olson strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner.

End of 1st Inning:
CLE 0, OAK 1

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Gonzalez
6. Bauers
7. Naquin
Montas currently at 19 pitches.
​Warriors Leading Rockets 42-39; 2nd Quarter
Gonzalez doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
RBI-DOUBLE: Bauers hits an RBI-Double down the left field line. Gonzalez scores. Runner on 2nd. CLE 1, OAK 1
​Naquin singles to left field. Bauers advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Plawecki hits a 6-4-3 double play. 2 outs. Bauers scores. CLE 2, OAK 1
Martin singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Lindor grounds out to Semien. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner, but score a couple of runs, on 4 hits.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CLE 2, OAK 1

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Piscotty
7. Laureano 
8. Grossman
Anderson currently at 17 pitches.
​Piscotty pops out to Kipnis. 1 out.
Laureano gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Grossman doubles to center field wall. Runner on 2nd.
RBI-SINGLE: Phegley hits an RBI-Single to right field. Grossman scores. CLE 2, OAK 2
​Semien pops out to Bauers. 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
CLE 2, OAK 2

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
2. Kipnis, 0-1
3. Ramirez, 0-1
4. Santana, 0-1
Montas currently at 39 pitches.
​Kipnis strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Ramirez hits an infield single away from the shift to third base. Runner on 1st.
With Santana at-bat, Ramirez is caught stealing by Phegley. Phegley to Semien on the put out. 2 outs.
Santana strikes out swinging. 3 outs. 
Indians side is retired.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CLE 2, OAK 2

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
2. Profar, 0-1
3. Chapman, 0-1
4. Morales, 0-0
Anderson currently at 37 pitches.
​Profar grounds out to Kipnis. 1 out.
Chapman draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
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Morales flies out to Bauers. 2 outs.
Anderson ends a 9-pitch at-bat, by hitting Olson with a pitch. Chapman advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
INDIANS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CLE 4, OAK 5
Piscotty draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded. 
Dan Otero (RHP) warming up in  Indians Bullpen.
Lauraeno strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
A's strand the bases loaded.

End of 3rd Inning:
CLE 2, OAK 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Gonzalez, 1-1 
6. Bauers, 1-1
7. Naquin, 1-1
Montas currently at 53 pitches.
​Gonzalez grounds out to Olson, unassisted. 1 out.
Bauers strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Naquin doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Palwecki pops out to Profar. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CLE 2, OAK 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Grossman, 1-1
9. Phegley, 1-1, RBI
1. Semien, 1-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Dan Otero (RHP) replaces Cody Anderson, as Indians Pitcher.
Grossman flies out to Martin. 1 out.
Phegley singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Semien grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
A's side is retired. 

End of 4th Inning:
CLE 2, OAK 2

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Martin, 1-1
1. Lindor, 1-2
2. Kipnis, 0-2
Montas currently at 62 pitches.
​Martin strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Lindor grounds out to Profar. 2 outs.
Kipnis draws a 2-out base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Ramirez flies out to Grossman. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CLE 2, OAK 2

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Profar, 0-2
3. Chapman, 0-1
4. Morales, 0-1
​Profar grounds out to Kipnis. 1 out.
Warriors/Rockets Tied at 95-95; 4th Quarter 
Chapman singles off Lindor's glove and into left field. Runner on 1st.
Otero currently at 17 pitches.
Neil Ramirez (RHP) warming up in Indians Bullpen.
Morales reaches on 4-5 fielder's choice. Chapman is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
Olson flies out to Martina. 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner.

End of 5th Inning:
CLE 2, OAK 2

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Santana, 0-2
5. Gonzalez, 1-2
6. Bauers, 1-2, RBI
Montas currently at 79 pitches.
​Santana singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Lou Trivino (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
Gonzalez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Bauers pops out to Profar. 2 outs.
Naquin strikes out swinging. Phegley to Olson on the putout. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

Middle of 6th Inning:
CLE 2, OAK 2

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Piscotty, 0-1
7. Laureano, 0-2
8. Grossman, 1-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Neil Ramirez (RHP) replaces Dan Otero, as Indians Pitcher.
HOME RUN: Laureano hits a solo home run off Neil Ramirez. CLE 2, OAK 3
Grossman draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Tyler Clippard (RHP) warming up in Indians Bullpen.
Phegley flies out to Bauers. Grossman gets hit by a ball by Bauers. Grossman is safe at first. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
STOLEN BASE: With Semien is at-bat, Grossman steals 2nd Base. Runner on 2nd.
Semien draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
INDIANS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: CLE 3, OAK 5
Profar pops out to Lindor. 3 outs.
A's strand a couple of base runners.

End of 6th Inning:
CLE 2, OAK 3

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Plawecki, 0-2
9. Martin, 1-2
1. Lindor, 1-3
​PITCHING CHANGE: Lou Trivinio (RHP) replaces Frankie Montas, as Athletics Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
Plawecki doubles down left field line. Runner on 2nd.
A'S MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CLE 3, OAK 4
Martin sacrifice bunts to Chapman. Chapman to Profar. Plawecki advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 1 out.
RBI-SACRIFICE-FLY: Lindor hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly to Grossman. Plawecki scores. 2 outs. CLE 3, OAK 3
Kipnis singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
With Ramirez is at-bat, Kipnis steals 2nd Base. Runner on 2nd.
Ramirez draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
A's Mound Visit #2: MVR: CLE 3, OAK 3
Ryan Buchter (LHP) warming up in Athletics Bullpen.
Santana flies out to Laureano. 3 outs.
Indians strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 7th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Bottom of 7th Inning;
Due Up:
3. Chapman, 1-2
4. Morales, 0-2
5. Olson, 0-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Tyler Clippard (RHP) replaces Neil Ramirez, as Indians Pitcher.
Chapman pops out to Ramirez. 1 out.
Joakim Soria (RHP) joins Bucther, in Athletics Pitcher.
Morales grounds out to Kipnis. 2 outs.
Olson lines out to Ramirez. 3 outs.
A's go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Gonzalez, 1-3
6. Bauers, 1-3, RBI
7. Naquin, 2-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Ryan Buchter (LHP) replaces Lou Trivino, as Athletics Pitcher.
​PINCH-HITTING: Jordan Luplow pinch-hitting for Carlos Gonzalez. 
Luplow strikes out on foul tip caught by Phegley. 1 out.
Bauers grounds out to Semien. 2 outs.
Naquin strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Piscotty, 0-2
7. Laureano, 1-3, HR, RBI
8. Grossman, 1-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Adam Cimber (RHP) replaces Tyler Clippard, as Indians Pitcher.
Piscotty singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
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DOUBLE PLAY: Laureano grounds into 3-6 double play. Piscotty is tagged out at 2nd. 2 outs.
Grossman draws a base on balls.  Runner on 1st.
Phegley singles to left field. Grossman advanes to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Semien grounds out to Santana, unassisted. 3 outs.
A's strand a pair of base runners.

End of 8th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Plawecki, 1-3
9. Martin, 1-2
1. Lindor, 1-3
Blake Treinen (RHP) replaces Ryan Bucther, as Athletics Pitcher.
Plawecki grounds out to Semien. 1 out.
Martin bunt grounds out to Phegley. 2 outs.
Lindor grounds out to Profar. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning.

Middle of 9th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Profar, 0-4
3. Chapman, 1-3
4. Morales, 0-3
Profar singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Chapman flies out to Naquin. 1 out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Oliver Perez (LHP) replaces Adam Cimber, as Indians Pitcher.
PINCH-HITTING: Chad Pinder pinch-hitting for Kendrys Morales. 
Pinder flies out to Naquin. 2 outs.
Nick Wittgren (RHP) warming up in Indians Bullpen.
A's strand a base runner. The game is going to extra innings.

End of 9th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Top of 10th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Kipnis, 1-3
3. Ramirez, 1-3
4. Santana, 1-4
Treinen currently at 6 pitches.
Kipnis fouls out to Chapman. 1 out.
Ramirez grounds out to Olson, unassisted. 2 outs.
Brad Hand joins Wittgren in the Indians Bullpen.
Santana lines out to Semien. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 10th Inning.

Middle of 10th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Bottom of 10th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Piscotty, 1-3
7. Laureano, 1-4, HR, RBI
8. Grossman, 1-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Nick Wittgren (RHP) replaces Oliver Perez, as Indians Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
Piscotty flies out to Martin, at the warning track. 1 out.
Joakim Soria (RHP) warming up in Athletics Bullpen.
Laureano ends an 9-pitch at-bat, with a pop out to Lindor. 2 outs.
Grossman strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
A's go down 1-2-3, in their half of 10th Inning.

End of 10th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Top of 11th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Luplow, 0-1
6. Bauers, 1-4, RBI
7. Naquin, 2-4
PITCHING CHANGE: Joakim Soria (RHP) replaces Blake Treinen, as Athletics Pitcher.
​Luplow strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Bauers grounds out to Profar. 2 outs.
Naquin flies out to Grossman. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 11th Inning.

Middle of 11th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Bottom of 11th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Phegley, 3-4, RBI
1. Semien, 1-4
2. Profar, 1-5
​Wittgren currently at 15 pitches.
Phegley strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Semien grounds out to Lindor. 2 outs.
Profar lines out to Lindor. 3 outs.
A's go down 1-2-3, in their half of 11th Inning.

End of 11th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Top of 12th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Plawecki, 1-4
9. Martin, 1-3
1. Lindor, 1-4, RBI
​Soria currently at 15 pitches.
Brad Hand (LHP) returns to warm up in Indians Bullpen.
Plawecki gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Martin strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Lindor flies out to Laureano. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 12th Inning.

Middle of 12th Inning:
CLE 3, OAK 3

Bottom of 12th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Chapman, 1-4
4. Pinder, 0-1
5. Olson, 0-4
​PITCHING CHANGE: Brad Hand (LHP) replaces Nick Wittgren, as Indians Pitcher.
WALK-OFF HOME RUN: Matt Chapman hits a walk-off home run off Brad Hand. CLE 3, OAK 4
The game is over.

Final/12 Innings:
CLE 3, OAK 4
CLE: (20-17)
OAK: (18-22)
W: Sokia (1-2)
L: Hand (2-2)
PoG: Chapman (OAK) 2-5, Walk-Off Home Run, RBI
ToG: 3:41
​
Final Thoughts: 
This game had some small ball, but the Athletics' final two runs came via the long ball. They were also helped by their bullpen, who retired the final 16 Indians batters. As for the Indians, they scored with some small ball, but couldn't get anyone on base after the 7th Inning. 

Tomorrow's Starting Pitchers are Trevor Bauer for the Indians. And Aaron Brooks will go for the A's. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page.