Live Blogging: Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians 07/17/2019

DET at CLE: Turnbull vs. Clevinger 07/17/2019

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is Detroit Tigers taking on Cleveland Indians. The Tigers are the A.L. Central’s cellar dwellers at 29-61, while the Indians are coming in with a record of 53-40. The Indians are tied for the 2nd A.L. Wild Card Lead.

Tonight’s Starting Pitchers are Spencer Turnbull for the Tigers and Mike Clevinger for the Indians. Turnbull comes in with a record of 3.-8, with a 3.59 ERA, 1.37 WHIP. Meanwhile Clevinger comes in with a record of 2-2, 3.99 ERA, and 1.02 WHIP.

It is Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians, coming up shortly.

Starting Lineups:
Detroit Tigers:
​1. Victor Reyes, CF
2. Harold Castro, SS
3. Miguel Cabrera, DH
4. Nicholas Castellanos, RF
5. Christian Stewart, LF
6. Jenner Candelario, 3B
​7. Brandon Dixon, 1B
8. John Hicks, C
9. Gordon Beckham, 2B
SP: Spencer Turnbull

Cleveland Indians:
1. Francisco Lindor, DH
2. Oscar Mercado, CF
3. Carlos Santana, 1B
4. Jason Kipnis, 2B
5. Jose Ramirez, 3B
6. Jake Bauers, LF
​7. Roberto Perez, C
8. Mike Freeman, SS
​9. Tyler Naquin, RF
SP: Mike Clevinger

Tigers are in their traveling gray uniforms, with orange and blue lettering, with navy caps. While the Indians are in their alternate red jerseys, home white pants, navy blue caps with a red 'C' in the middle of the hat. 

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Reyes
2. Castro 
3. Cabrera
Mike Clevinger now starting as Indians Pitcher.
​First Pitch around 6:11 p.m. CDT.
Reyes strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Castro gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Cabrera hits a 2-out double to right field wall. Runner on 2nd.
Castellanos strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a base runner.

Middle of 1st Inning:
DET 0, CLE 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Lindor
2. Mercado
3. Santana 
Spencer Turnbull now starting as Tigers Pitcher.
​Lindor grounds out to Beckham. 1 out.
Mercado grounds out to Castro. 2 outs.
Santana reaches on fielding error by . Runner on 1st.
Kipnis flies out to Castellanos. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

End of 1st Inning:
DET 0, CLE 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Stewart
6. Candelario
7. Dixon 
Clevinger currently at 19 pitches.
​Stewart draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Candelario strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Dixon singles to left field. Stewart advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Hicks strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Beckham strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a couple of runs.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
DET 0, CLE 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Ramirez
6. Bauers
7. Perez
Turnbull currently at 7 pitches.
​MLB Scores:
Ramirez grounds out to Beckham. 1 out.
Bauers strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Perez grounds out to Candelario, unassisted. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

End of 2nd Inning:
DET 0, CLE 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Reyes
2. Castro
3. Cabrera 
Reyes grounds out Santana, unassisted. 1 out.
Castro singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Cabrera gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Castellanos flies out to Mercado. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a base runner.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
DET 0, CLE 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Freeman 
9. Naquin
1. Lindor
Turnbull currently at 23 pitches.
Freeman singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
With Naquin at-bat, Freeman advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by Turnbull. Runner on 2nd.
Naquin singles to left field. Freeman advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Lindor draws a bases loaded. Bases Loaded.
TIGERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: DET 4, CLE 5
RBI-SINGLE: Mercado hits a 2-run single to left center field. Freeman and Naquin score. Lindor advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. DET 0, CLE 2
With Santana is at-bat, Mercado steals 2nd Base and Lindor is thrown out at home. Hicks to Castro back to Hicks. Runner on 2nd. 1 out.
Santana flies out to Stewart. 2 outs.
Kipnis lines out to Castro. 3 outs.
Indians get 2 runs, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
DET 0, CLE 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Stewart, 0-0
6. Candelario, 0-1
7. Dixon, 1-1
Clevinger currently at 59 pitches.
​Stewart strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Candelario grounds out to Santana, unassisted. 2 outs.
Dixon strikes out on foul tip caught by Perez. 3 outs.
Tigers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
DET 0, CLE 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Ramirez, 0-1
6. Bauers, 0-1
7. Perez, 0-1
Turnbull currently at 45 pitches. 
​Ramirez singles to right center field. Runner on 1st.
Bauers reaches on 4-6 fielder's choice. Ramirez is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
MLB Scores:
DOUBLE PLAY: Perez grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Indians side is retired. 

End of 4th Inning:
DET 0, CLE 2

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Hicks, 0-1
9. Beckham, 0-1
1. Reyes, 0-1
Clevinger currently at 71 pitches.
​Hicks flies out to Mercado. 1 out.
Beckham strikes out swinging. Clevinger has punched out 10 Tigers. 2 outs.
Reyes hits a 2-out single to right center field. Runner on 1st.
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Francona challenging call on the field. Reyes safe at first, on pickoff attempt by Clevinger. Call Stands. Reyes is safe at 1st. Runner on 1st.
Castro strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a base runner.

Middle of 5th Inning:
DET 0, CLE 2

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Freeman, 1-1
9. Naquin, 1-1
1. Lindor, 0-1
Turnbull currently at 56 pitches.
​Freeman strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Naquin singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Lindor lines into 6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Indians side is retired. 

End of 5th Inning:
DET 0, CLE 2

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Cabrera, 1-2
4. Castellanos, 0-2
5. Stewart, 0-1
​Cabrera grounds out to Freeman. 1 out.
Clevinger currently at 87 pitches.
Castellanos doubles to left field line. Runner on 2nd.
Stewart strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
RBI-SINGLE: Candelario hits an RBI-Single to right field. Castellanos scores. Candelario gets thrown out at 2nd. 9-3-6 on the putout. 3 outs. DET 1, CLE 2
Tigers get a run, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning:
DET 1, CLE 2

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Mercado, 1-2, 2 RBI
3. Santana, 0-2
4. Kipnis, 0-2
Turnbull currently at 69 pitches.
Adam Cimber (RHP) warming up in Indians Bullpen.
Mercado flies out to Castellanos. 1 out.
Santana lines out to Castellanos. 2 outs.
Kipnis strikes out on foul tip by Hicks. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

End of 6th Inning:
DET 1, CLE 2

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Dixon, 1-2
8. Hicks, 0-2
9. Beckham, 0-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Adam Cimber (RHP) replaces Mike Clevinger, as Indians Pitcher.
​Dixon grounds out to Freeman. 1 out.
Hicks hits an infield single to Cimber. Runner on 1st.
Beckham flies out to Naquin. 2 outs.
PITCHING CHANGE: Oliver Perez (LHP) replaces Adam Cimber, as Indians Pitcher.
​Reyes strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a base runner.

Middle of 7th Inning:
DET 1, CLE 2

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Ramirez, 1-2
6. Bauers, 0-2
7. Perez, 0-2
​Turnbull currently at 80 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Ramirez doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Nick Ramirez (LHP) replaces Spencer Turnbull, as Tigers Pitcher.
PINCH-HITTING: Jordan Luplow pinch-hitting for Jake Bauers. 
Luplow flies out to Castro. 1 out.
STOLEN BASE: With Luplow at-bat, Ramirez steals 3rd Base?
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Gardenhire challenging call on 3rd Base. Ramirez is safe at 3rd. Call Stands. Runner on 3rd. 
Perez grounds out to Castro. 2 outs.
RBI-BUNT-SINGLE: Freeman bunts an RBI-Single to first base side. Ramirez scores. DET 1, CLE 3
Naquin grounds out to Beckham. 3 outs.
Indians get a run, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
DET 1, CLE 3

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Castro, 1-3
3. Cabrera, 1-3
4. Castellanos, 1-3
​Castro strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Perez currently at 11 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Jordan Luplow stays in the game to play left field. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Nick Wittgren (RHP) replaces Oliver Perez, as Indians Pitcher.
​Cabrera strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
HOME RUN: Castellanos hits a solo home run to right center field. DET 2, CLE 3
​Stewart flies out to Naquin. 3 outs.
Tigers get a run, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
DET 2, CLE 3

Bottom of 8th Inning;
Due Up:
1. Lindor, 0-2
2. Mercado, 1-3
3. Santana, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Joe Jimenez (RHP) replaces Nick Ramirez, as Tigers Pitcher.
HOME RUN: Lindor hits a solo home run to right field. DET 2, CLE 4
​Mercado flies out to Stewart. 1 out.
Santana doubles to right field wall. Runner on 2nd.
RBI-SINGLE: Kipnis hits an RBI-Single to right field. Santana scores. DET 2, CLE 5
Brad Hand (LHP) warming up in Indians Bullpen. 
TIGERS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: DET 3, CLE 5
Ramirez singles to right field. Kipnis advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Zac Reininger (RHP) replaces Joe Jimenez, as Tigers Pitcher.
PINCH-HITTING: Greg Allen pinch-hitting for Jordan Luplow. 
RBI-DOUBLE: Allen hits an RBI-Double to right field. Kipnis and Ramirez score. Runner on 2nd. DET 2, CLE 7​
Perez grounds out to Beckham. Allen advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd.
Naquin flies out to Castellanos. 3 outs.
Indians get 4 runs, in their half of 8th Inning.

End of 8th Inning:
DET 2, CLE 7

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Candelario, 1-3, RBI
7. Dixon, 1-3
8. Hicks, 1-3
​Wittgren currently at 10 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Greg Allen stays in the game, to play left field. 
Candelario draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Dixon strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Hicks pops out to Santana. 2 outs.
Beckham strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a base runner, to end the game. 

Final:
DET 2, CLE 7
DET: (29-62)
CLE: (54-40)
W: Clevinger (3-2)
L: Turnbull (3-9)
PoG: Clevinger (CLE) W, QS, 6 IP, ER, 6 H, 12 K, BB
ToG: 2:59

Final Thoughts:
Tigers had scoring chances early in the game, but Clevinger was too much tonight. Clevinger struck out 12 in 6 IP. Indians broke the game wide open, in the Bottom of 8th Inning, sparked by a solo home run by Francisco Lindor. 

Indians have won 11 of 12 meetings with Tigers. They are now 4 GB Minnesota Twins, for A.L. Central lead. 

Tigers will start Matthew Boyd, Tomorrow Night. While the Indians will counter with Trevor Bauer. 

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