Daily Archives: April 17, 2021

Cleveland falls in extras to Cincinnati 3-2

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The Cleveland Baseball Club dropped their second straight game against the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings by a score of 3-2.

Unfortunately for Josh Naylor, he is a key figure in the Cleveland Baseball Club’s loss to the Cincinnati Reds Saturday. The first moment came in the 8th inning as he lined into a triple play with a chance to extend Cleveland’s one-run lead.

This was the first time a Cleveland baseball player hit into a triple play since Sandy Alomar Jr. over 20 years ago.

The real heartbreaker came in the bottom of the 9th. With two outs in the inning and a win all but guaranteed, Naylor was unable to properly field what should have been a game-ending ground ball.

This led to Cincinnati tying the game in the 9th and eventually winning in the 10th.

While it is easy to blame Josh Naylor solely for the loss, there’s more to it than that. Eddie Rosario failed to return to third base on the triple play. Emmanuel Clase had Jesse Winker down 0-2 after Naylor’s error. The game changing events surround Naylor, but there were other factors at play that prevent it from being entirely his fault.

Game notes

An Eddie Rosario triple in the 3rd inning brought Amed Rosario in to score for Cleveland’s first run of the game. Andres Gimenez gave Cleveland the lead in the 4th with his second home run of the season.

Triston McKenzie got the start for Cleveland and pitched well enough that he should have came away with a win. McKenzie allowed just 1 run on 5 hits and 4 walks while striking out 7. The base on balls was trouble yet again, but McKenzie was able to prevent the walks from hurting him.

Bryan Shaw, Nick Wittgren, and James Karinchak worked 3 scoreless innings out of the bullpen after McKenzie’s exit. The trio only allowed 1 hit and 1 walk with 5 strikeouts, Karinchak struck out all three batters he faced.

Cleveland is looking to avoid being swept Sunday at 1:10 at Great American Ball Park.

Monsters look for fourth straight win over Rochester

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The Cleveland Monsters look to continue their hot streak with a fourth straight win over the Rochester Americans and sixth overall.

The Cleveland Monsters have been having a good time when squaring off with the Rochester Americans this season. Cleveland has won three of four matchups and the scores have not been particularly close. The Monsters own a 19-6 goal advantage against Rochester in their last three matchups with the Americans 7-3 win at the beginning of the season being a standout.

The last two games for the Monsters were a 9-2 thrashing of Rochester and a 5-3 win that was sealed with a late empty net goal. There is the possibility that pendulum swings back favoring Rochester in their second to last matchup of the season. If there is a team that could get the advantage of a rebound game it is certainly Rochester.

Cleveland comes into this game winners of 10 of their last 12 games dating back to late February. These recent performances have propelled the Monsters to second in the AHL Central Division. Cleveland has 21 points in 16 games this season with a 10-5-1 record. There are two teams in the division with more points (Iowa, Texas), but both have played more games than Cleveland. As the season progresses these numbers will even out and things will be a little less awkward in the standings.

Puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Cavaliers take on Bulls in Chicago

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The 20-35 Cleveland Cavaliers begin a two-game road trip as they travel to Chicago to take on the 22-33 Bulls at the United Center.

It was just a little while ago that the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to take down the Chicago Bulls on the road. Cleveland will be looking for a repeat performance as they head to United Center with a healthier roster.

The Cavaliers and Bulls both enter with a 3-7 record over their last 10 games. Both teams average more points given up than points scored this season, but Chicago’s offense averages nearly 8 points per game more than Cleveland. This could play a factor in the final score when it is all said and done.

Something that came into play last time for the Cavaliers was effectiveness from three-point range. Golden State dominated in the three-point department and that helped hand the Cavs a decisive loss. While Chicago is not as proficient as Golden State in this area, they are still better than Cleveland and that may have an impact on the game. All it takes is a few three-pointers to swing the game in either direction and the Bulls seem more likely to accomplish this than the Cavs.

Tip-off is scheduled at 8:00 P.M. in Chicago

Triston McKenzie looks to rebound vs. Reds

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The Cleveland Baseball Club is looking for a rebound performance against the Cincinnati Reds.

Not only is the Cleveland Baseball Club as a whole looking for a better performance Saturday, their starting pitcher is as well. Triston McKenzie did not have the best performance in his last start, allowing 3 runs on 2 hits in 4 innings in a 4-3 loss to Chicago. Cleveland will be looking to avenge Friday night’s lopsided loss and even the series with Cincinnati.

Triston McKenzie has allowed 4 runs on 4 hits with 6 walks in 7.2 innings this season. This is clearly not up to the level expected of McKenzie and this will have to change. After Cleveland’s pitching difficulties Friday, they will need McKenzie to go a bit deeper than he has this season. This will be the first start for Triston McKenzie against the Reds in his career.

Cincinnati will be sending Sonny Gray to the mound for his first start of the season. Gray has a career 3.54 ERA, 1.220 WHIP, and 8.5 strikeouts per 9. Cleveland has been held in check in the past by Gray in his previous matchups with their batters. Of the three batters with more than 10 at-bats, Ben Gamel is 2-13 with 4 strikeouts, Eddie Rosario is 2-13 with 2 strikeouts, and Jose Ramirez is 4-21 with 2 doubles and 1 strikeout. The only player to homer off of Gray is Josh Naylor is 2-3 off the Reds starter.

First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 P.M Saturday at Great American Ball Park