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SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: Lots Of Baseball

Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers Friday, July 27, 2018, 7:10 pm ET CLEVELAND -200 The projection model forecasts a win by the Indians more than 70 percent of the time Friday against the Tigers, and with a margin of nearly two runs per contest. These numbers justify a play on the large favorite. The Indians are on a 6-1 road clip and are 22-7 when Carlos Carrasco starts against losing opponents. The Tigers are on a 1-5 home stretch against right-handed starters. SportsLine Expert: Stephen Oh (120-87 in last 207 MLB picks) Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox Friday, July 27, 2018, 8:10 pm ET TORONTO -150 Let’s keep rolling with a Friday night play on the South Side. White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez has a 1.63 WHIP over his last six starts, while Toronto’s Marcus Stroman is starting to flash his previous form. The Blue Jays are mediocre at best, but they really handle bottom-barrel teams. Back Toronto to improve to 18-5 in its last 23 versus sub.-400 teams. SportsLine Expert: Larry Hartstein (83-62 in last 145 MLB ML picks) Matt Chapman and Marcus Semien (Photo Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Oakland Athletics vs. Colorado Rockies Friday, July 27, 2018, 8:40 pm ET UNDER 11.5 My data suggests there will be a maximum of nine runs crossing the plate Friday between the Athletics and Rockies in Colorado, providing a massive value position on the Under against a total of 11.5. Oakland is on a 7-3-2- run to the Under in interleague contests, while Colorado has played Under in five straight home games against left-handed starters. SportsLine Expert: Stephen Oh (120-87 in last 207 MLB picks) Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels Friday, July 27, 2018, 10:07 pm ET My numbers see the Mariners toppling the Angels in 60 percent of simulations for their Friday matchup, giving us a must-play on the slight road underdog. The Mariners have won nine straight starts by Wade LeBlanc against opponents with losing records and are 7-3 in their past 10 Friday games. The Angels are 5-11 when Andrew Heaney takes the mound against opponents with winning records. SportsLine Expert: Stephen Oh (120-87 in last 207 MLB picks) > > MORE: See all MLB picks Ryan Braun (Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants Friday, July 27, 2018, 10:15 pm ET UNDER 7.5 Chase Anderson doesn’t give up much and its helped eight of his last nine starts stay Under the total, including his last five. But the Brewers don’t give him much support and have lost six of his last 10 starts. Madison Bumgarner was a bit wild in his last start, but the Giants are 4-2 in his last six starts. The Giants are in a bit of a funk right now, but most of the recent losses have been on the road. At home, they’re 31-20. The best play here is the Under. SportsLine Expert: Micah Roberts (11-5 in last 16 MLB ML picks)

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Indians Botch Romine’s Double As Yankees Win

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CLEVELAND (AP) — When he got back to the dugout, Austin Romine was greeted with smiling faces and laughter. “Why does everyone have fun watching a catcher round the bases?” he said. Romine chuckled, too. New York Yankees’ Austin Romine is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring against the Cleveland Indians in the seventh inning at Progressive Field on July 14, 2018. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images) New York’s backup catcher came all the way around and scored when Cleveland committed two errors on his routine double in the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees edged the Cleveland Indians 5-4 on Saturday night in a game that had several strange plays. “It was a bit of a wacky game,” said Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who was ejected in the sixth. After the Indians tied it 4-all in the sixth when Jose Ramirez scored from second on an infield single, the Yankees went ahead off Mike Clevinger (7-5) on a play that brought Little League flashbacks back to everyone in the ballpark. Romine hit a shot in the gap that rolled to the base of the wall in right-center. But as he neared second, Indians right fielder Brandon Guyer bobbled the ball and Romine headed to third. But as he slid into the bag, second baseman Erik Gonzalez’s relay throw from the outfield skipped past Ramirez at third and headed toward Cleveland’s dugout. Clevinger did his best to corral the wayward throw on the track, but it had too much backspin, hopped out of play and Romine was awarded home. “It was unknown territory for me to head to third, and it turned out good,” Romine said, smiling. “Crazy hops like that happen when you’re playing hard. I don’t think I’ve ever had one of those. I’m too busy trying to hit real home runs. I don’t think I even had one back in Little League.” Clevinger said it was frustrating not to be able to get his hands on Gonzalez’s throw. “It’s like chasing butterflies,” Clevinger said. “Baseball’s weird.” Didi Gregorius hit a three-run homer and Greg Bird added a solo shot for the Yankees, who moved 30 games over. 500 and kept pace with the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox. Indians All-Star Ramirez belted his 29th homer, giving the third baseman as many homers as he had all last season — and tying Mickey Mantle’s record for the most by a switch-hitter before the break. David Robertson (7-3) struck out three, Dellin Bentances worked the eighth and Aroldis Chapman got his 26th save in 27 tries. There was nice moment in the ninth when Indians catcher Yan Gomes found out he was an All-Star as he stepped in to face Chapman. Although Gomes struck out, he’ll never forget the matchup. “That was kind of a weird at-bat,” he said. “It was like the happiest strikeout. I had the weirdest feeling walking back. It was kind of weird.” JOSE HUSTLE Ramirez’s hustle allowed the Indians to tie it sixth and chase CC Sabathia, who made his 527th career start. The left-hander was an out away from escaping a second-and-third situation when Guyer hit a chopper to third that Miguel Andjuar fielded on an awkward hop. As Michael Brantley raced home, Yankees first baseman Bird came off the bag to grab his throw. Meanwhile, Ramirez never slowed when he rounded and scored ahead of Bird’s throw with a head-first slide. “He’s done that a couple times now,” Indians manager Terry Francona said. “The guy has been out at first so we haven’t scored, but that’s incredible. Guyer did a really good job of getting down the line, but Josey, that only works if you’re going right from the jump. And it’s just like, his baseball internal clock is amazing.” OUTTA HERE Boone missed all the action. He was ejected in the sixth inning following another interesting play. Giancarlo Stanton swung and missed a 0-2 pitch that appeared to glance off the slugger’s hand. Boone argued that it should have been a foul ball, and was tossed. By rule, a strike is called even when the ball hits a batter while swinging. “It looks like they got the call right after I watched it up here (in the clubhouse),” Boone said. “I thought it was a foul ball, so I didn’t think it was a good look, and I’m trying to influence things a little bit out there.” MOVING UP Sabathia tied Jerry Koosman and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Jack Morris for 36th place on the career starts list. UP NEXT Indians All-Star RHP Trevor Bauer (8-6, 2.23 ERA) takes on RHP Masahiro Tanaka (7-2, 4.68 ERA) in the series finale. Bauer has made seven straight quality starts with at least eight strikeouts and no home runs allowed, one shy of Pedro Martinez’s record set in 2002. Bauer will only pitch in Tuesday’s All-Star game if it goes to extra innings. (© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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July 15, 2018 0 comment

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Bieber, Indians Hang On To Beat Yankees

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie right-hander Shane Bieber pitched into the eighth inning and Cleveland’s shaky bullpen narrowly closed things out, lifting the Indians over the New York Yankees 6-5 on Friday night. Bieber (5-1) was removed after Tyler Wade’s leadoff double in the eighth and Cleveland leading 6-3. Brett Gardner’s RBI groundout cut the lead to two and set up a tense ninth inning. Cleveland Indians’ Shane Bieber pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Progressive Field on July 13, 2018. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images) Closer Cody Allen, who allowed a career-high six runs in the ninth inning against Cincinnati on Tuesday, gave up Giancarlo Stanton’s leadoff homer. Greg Bird followed with a single, but Allen got Miguel Andujar to bounce into a double play. Allen walked Neil Walker, but pinch-hitter Didi Gregorius popped up to shortstop Francisco Lindor in shallow left field. Allen recorded his 19th save in 20 chances. Jose Ramirez, the starting third baseman for the AL in the All-Star Game, drove in two runs with a groundout in the first and a triple in the fifth. Michael Brantley, also an All-Star, hit a two-run double in the second. The Indians broke a seven-game losing streak against the Yankees dating to last season’s AL Division Series when New York came back from a 2-0 deficit. The Yankees won the first four games between the teams this season. Yankees rookie Domingo German (2-5) allowed six runs — matching a season high — in four-plus innings. Bieber allowed four runs — three earned — in seven-plus innings. The right-hander was making his seventh major league start. Neil Ramirez replaced Perez in the eighth and hit Aaron Judge with a 1-2 pitch, but struck out Aaron Hicks. Judge ran on the pitch and was called safe at second, but the call was overturned after a review. Bieber has a 3.74 ERA in seven starts with Cleveland after beginning the season at Double-A Akron. Ramirez’s groundout scored a run in the first and Cleveland added three in the second. Yan Gomes doubled in a run before Brantley added a two-run double. New York got back in the game in the fifth on Walker’s RBI double and Gardner’s sacrifice fly, with a wild pitch scoring another run. Ramirez’s RBI triple and Yonder Alonso’s run-scoring single in the bottom of the inning pushed the lead to 6-3. TRAINER’S ROOM Yankees: C Gary Sanchez (strained right groin) ran the bases Friday and could begin a minor league rehab assignment Sunday at Triple-A Scranton. He’s been out since June 25. Indians: LHP Andrew Miller (right knee inflammation) will throw to hitters Saturday at Double-A Akron and will likely begin a rehab assignment next week. He’s been on the disabled list since May 26. UP NEXT Yankees LHP CC Sabathia (6-4, 3.34 ERA) will make his 527th career start Saturday, tying him with Jerry Koosman and Jack Morris for 36th on the career list. RHP Mike Clevinger (7-4, 3.34) allowed two runs in 7 1/3 innings at Yankee Stadium on May 6 in a no-decision. (© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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Yankees Rally In 8th Inning To Beat Indians

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Terry Francona trusted Corey Kluber to keep the Yankees from scoring. At this point, he has no better option. New York Yankees’ Aaron Hicks hits an RBI double during the eighth inning to take the lead against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on July 12, 2018. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Kluber gave up a go-ahead double to Aaron Hicks with one out in the eighth inning as New York scored late against Cleveland’s ace and downed the Indians 7-4 on Thursday night in the Yankees’ first visit to Progressive Field since last year’s AL playoffs. After fouling a pitch off his foot, Hicks drove a 3-2 delivery from Kluber (12-5) to deep center field, scoring Didi Gregorius easily from first base when the ball one-hopped the wall. Although Kluber was at 100 pitches through seven innings, Francona elected to stick with him in the eighth rather than turn things over to his shaky bullpen, which has the league’s highest ERA and is missing Andrew Miller. “I thought he was fine,” Francona said of Kluber. “And he was at what, 100? And I thought he was throwing the ball well. I thought he was in command of what he was doing.” The Yankees added another run in the inning on Greg Bird’s sacrifice fly off Oliver Perez. Brett Gardner homered twice and Gregorius also connected for the Yankees, who overcame a 2-0 deficit and won the Division Series by beating Kluber in Game 5 last October. New York is 30 games over .500 for the first time this season, and for the first time before the All-Star break since 1998, when it won the World Series. Yankees All-Star ace Luis Severino only pitched five innings, but manager Aaron Boone got four hitless innings from Adam Warren, David Robertson (6-3), Dellin Betances and closer Aroldis Chapman, who got three outs for his 25th save — in his first appearance since Saturday because of a sore left knee. “Every win’s a good win,” Boone said. “That was a good win up against a great pitcher. Up and down the lineup we had big at-bats in big spots. On a night when Sevy didn’t have his best, the rest of the guys were able to come through in a big way.” Jose Ramirez and Edwin Encarnacion homered off Severino, who was denied his major league-leading 15th win. The marquee matchup between Kluber and Severino — two of baseball’s top pitchers — had everyone excited. “This is one of those games where if I wasn’t a manager, I’d come watch the game,” Francona quipped beforehand. But neither Kluber nor Severino brought their ‘A’ game. The All-Stars each gave up two homers, both were hit harder than expected and they were forced to pitch out of trouble throughout their stints. Severino allowed four runs and nine hits in five innings and recorded just one strikeout, his fewest since 2016. “We did a great job against Severino. He’s got exceptional stuff,” Francona said. “We scored. We made him throw pitches. We got him out after five, but their bullpen is also exceptional. They brought in four guys that are pretty good and they kind of did a number on us.” Kluber, who lost the decisive Game 5 to the Yankees last October while battling a stiff lower back, was at 100 pitches to start the eighth, but Francona stuck with him anyway. The right-hander walked Gregorius on four pitches to start the inning and then gave up the double to Hicks, who was just 3 for 25 in his career against the two-time Cy Young Award winner. “I was looking for a heater,” Hicks said. “I was looking for something middle-in I could drive. I got a lot of changeups. I was swinging and missing at it a lot. The pitch before that I got a heater that I just missed. I think that’s what got me a changeup in that situation. I just wanted to stay on the ball.” WHAT A RELIEF Since June 1, New York’s relievers have a 1.64 ERA — the lowest in the majors and a full run better than second-place Houston (2.70). RAM TOUGH Ramirez connected for his fourth homer in three games to tie it 4-all in the fifth. The 25-year-old has 28 homers, breaking Albert Belle’s club record for the most before the All-Star break. Ramirez is also tied with Boston’s J.D. Martinez for the major league lead. TRAINER’S ROOM Yankees: C Gary Sanchez (strained right groin) could begin a minor league rehab assignment Sunday. Sanchez, who has been out since June 25, has been doing hitting, catching and agility drills. Indians: Miller will pitch batting practice to hitters Saturday at Double-A Akron, the next step in his comeback from knee inflammation that has sidelined the elite reliever since May 26. Miller said he expects to pitch in a “handful of minor league games” before he’s activated. UP NEXT A pair of rookies square off as Cleveland’s Shane Bieber (4-1) gets his first career start against the Yankees — or any AL East team — on Friday versus New York’s Domingo German (2-4), who had a season-high 10 strikeouts on June 14 against Tampa Bay. (© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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