Tribe 5 Twins 2

The Cleveland Indians won back to back games for the first time in a couple of weeks. Here are my thoughts on tonight's win:

1. CC wasn't as dominating as he was on Sunday but he still pitch well despite not having his dominant stuff. I love how he rebounded so well after a devastating loss on Sunday afternoon. I think it helped to get CC really up for this game going against one of the games best pitchers in Johan Santata.


2. Grady once again set the tone for the club with his big two run homer. He really seems to be setting the tone for the ball club. I love how he is picking up his play as the season goes along reminiscent to a certain basketball player in town did this year.


3. I don't know how many of you get to hear the opposing announcers on TV but I love hearing them bitch and moan about how much time Betancourt pitches. It was good to see Betancourt pitch effective again after a tough last two outings.


4. Tonight's win was huge in not only getting the division lead but just giving a good start and big boost into this important road trip. Right now with the Tigers having all sorts of bullpen problems and injury woes you have to take advantage of it. Because I still think the Twins will have an impact on the division and wild card race.


5. A big play in tonight's game was when Lofton hustled and didn't dog it and got to second on a botched popup by the Twins. Plays like this especially when it happens to a veteran have a big impact on the team. Like many have said the idea of moving Grady to third and having Lofton hit lead off is coming.

The Indians will play a mid afternoon matinee tomorrow at 3:55 as Aaron Laffey makes his big league debut against another young phenom in Matt Garza.