The Cleveland Indians fall to 3-8 in Cactus League play in Arizona as they were beaten by the Texas Rangers by a score of 3-2.
Good thing these games don’t count. Monday’s 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers has the Cleveland Indians at 3-8 and at the bottom of the Cactus League standings.
Hitters of note
Delino DeShields was the only Indians hitter to have multiple hits on the day, finishing 2-3 with an RBI and a run scored. DeShields is certainly making that push for the Opening Day roster as he is currently slashing .333/.429/.417 this spring.
Jake Bauers went 1-3 and drove in a run. Bauers is another outfielder vying for an outfield spot and if he can put together strong finish in Arizona that could become a reality.
Jordan Luplow continues to struggle, going 0-3 on the day. Luplow is slashing .111/.111/.222 this spring.
Another day and another extra-base hit for Franmil Reyes. Reyes now has 4 doubles this spring and is certainly ready for the regular season to start.
Pitchers of note
Jean Carlos Mejia got the start for the Tribe. Mejia lasted 2 innings, allowing 2 hits, walking 1, and striking out another.
Texas scored their first run off of Eli Morgan. Morgan pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one run on 2 hits and 1 walk while striking out 3.
Recently signed Ty Boyles pitched just two-thirds of an inning and walked one batter.
Kirkland McCarty received the loss on the day. McCarty pitched 2 innings and allowed the Rangers to take the lead. Allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and striking out 1 batter.
