Indians only manage 3 hits in loss to Rockies
The Cleveland Indians lost their third consecutive game in Arizona, the latest being a 3-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
The Cleveland Indians got an early 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning thanks to a solo shot from Bobby Bradley. This was their second hit of the game and their last until the 8th inning. Cleveland was not able to score again as they lost to the Colorado Rockies by a score of 3-1. This was the third-straight loss for the Tribe. At least the bullpen was not the cause of the loss, unlike their losses to the Cubs and Athletics previously.
The outlook for Cleveland’s outfield situation did not get a whole lot better Sunday. Delino DeShields, Jake Bauers, and Greg Allen combined to go 0-8 with 4 strikeouts (Bauers was the worst with an 0-3, 3 strikeout performance). All three are candidates to make the team and with each passing day are welcoming the possibility of other options being called upon.
Jefry Rodriguez was the Indians starting pitcher, giving up two runs on four hits while walking two and striking out one. Not necessarily the best performance for Rodriguez who may have a larger role depending on the health of Carlos Carrasco.
James Karinchak has continued hist strong spring. Karinchak pitched the 5th inning and only allowed one baserunner on a walk while striking out another.
