The Cleveland Indians lost the middle game of their three game series with the Cincinnati Reds this evening at Jacobs Field. Here are my thoughts on the loss:
- Another troubling start by Jeremy Sowers tonight. I thought at times he pitched better but again was susceptible to the long ball and the big inning. I think the writing is on the wall that as soon as Jake Westbrook comes back Sowers will be going back to Buffalo.
- Fernando Cabrera was again shaky and seems to have reverted back to his form of last year. The thing about this guy is he has great stuff but something is obviously preventing him from being the pitcher we think he can be.
- The one really good thing I take from this game is that we had hits from 8 of the 9 guys in the starting lineup. This lineup is really starting to give us balanced hitting.
- Also was good to see Pronk go yard and when we see him take off from the plate this team will continue to improve.
- Andy Marte was activated off the DL and Franklin Gutierrez was sent back to Buffalo today. I think Marte will get a chance to earn back his third base job but folks lets be honest here there will not be a long leash and if he doesn't pick up his play Casey Blake will move back to third full time. I hope we work him gradually back in the lineup maybe playing him 3 or 4 times a week.
The Tribe returns to the field tomorrow afternoon at 1:05 as Paul Byrd opposes Aaron Harang.
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