The Cleveland Indians played their first home game of Spring Training and defeated the Chicago White Sox by a score of 10-2 in Goodyear.
Well this is nice little bounce back after Monday’s bullpen collapse. The Cleveland Indians were able to handle the Chicago White Sox fairly easily, winning by an eight run margin.
Hitters of note
Francisco Lindor was at the top of the order again, going 1-3 with a run scored in the first inning. It was the first of many runs for the Indians on the day.
Cesar Hernandez got a look at the second spot in the order due to Oscar Mercado receive the day off. Hernandez would go 0-2 with walk and a run scored.
Jose Ramirez is on absolute tear in Arizona. Jose went 2-3 with two runs scored.
Franmil Reyes continues his strong first Spring Training with the Indians, driving in two runs on an RBI double in the 2nd inning. This was one of two doubles on the day for Reyes.
Domingo Santana reached on a surprising infield single in the first inning, which gave Cleveland a 3-0 lead at the time. This was Domingo’s only hit of the day.
Indians top prospect Nolan Jones replaced Jordan Luplow in the game, giving him an opportunity to showcase his abilities. While he did not register a hit, he did walk twice which is to be expected. Jones walks quite often, 96 times in the minors last season. Jones has an excellent eye at the plate and this isa skill that should transition well when eventually makes it to the big leagues.
Pitchers of note
Shane Bieber got the start for the Tribe. Bieber pitched only one inning and did not allow a baserunner. Bieber picked up the win for his lone inning of work.
Brad Hand would come on after Bieber, walking one batter and striking out another.
An interesting 1.2 innings from Scott Moss followed. Moss struck out three batters but also allowed two hits and walked two others.
Chicago’s only runs of the day came off of Kyle Dowdy in the 7th inning. Dowdy allowed two hits and walked one batter on the day.
