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[Oldspartan]

1 zip -- Dodger staff put on a show, especially the relievers.

 

[jaylach]

Nice to have Cleveland finally back home! Cleveland won 6-4 against the Yankees. and are 6-1 at home. This is the start of their longest home stand.

A good win but I'm a it concerned about the bull pen as they are giving up runs that just didn't happen a year ago.....

 

[jaylach]

Three game series between Cleveland and the Yankees... Currently 2-0 in favor of Cleveland.

Headline!
Good pitching beats torpedo bats!
In two games Cleveland has only allowed 5 runs to the Yankees!
Nice to finally be playing at home where Cleveland is now 7-1.
Cleveland has now taken first place in their division. ​

 

[jaylach]

Learned something during today's Cleveland game. I've mentioned before that Clase, closing pitcher, has not been himself. Seems he is having 'discomfort' in his shoulder. Quit pitching him or it is likely to end up like starter ace Shane Bieber. In 2022 Shane had discomfort in his throwing elbow yet they allowed him to keep going. In 2023 he missed half the season. In 2024 he was out after two starts and is still not back after elbow surgery.

Granted in that it is not always the coaching that is at fault in such things as most players are going to insist they can play but, especially with a pitcher, you just can't allow the player to go out there with ANY issue with a joint in the pitching arm.

 

[anewbie]

wake me up in october.

 

[jaylach]

Hey, just thought that I'd mention this. If you just want to watch baseball check out:

https://www.mlb.com/live-stream-games

I subscribe for just Cleveland so I can watch all their games but they have a "Free Game Of The Day" thing. I believe you still have to create an account for MLB but you get a free game every day. I don't know if this is valid outside of the U.S but it should work in, at least, Canada as Canada has an MLB team.

 

[jaylach]

What a game for a new guy playing for Cleveland!

Daniel Schneemann is starting the game due to the regular 3rd baseman, Jose Ramirez tweaking his ankle the day before., Jose could have played saying that the ankle was just a little sore with no actual damage. Still Cleveland benched Jose for the game to be safe and I agree with the decision as it is a long season and Jose is VERY important both on the field and at the plate.

So enter Daniel Schneemann, in his first season as to being on the opening day roster, replacing Jose. 8th inning and Cleveland is down 3-0. Daniel Schneemann comes up and hits a homer to put Cleveland on the board, now down 3-1. Now there are 2 outs in the 9th and Cleveland has the bases loaded. Once again Daniel Schneemann comes to the plate and hits a grand slam to win the game 5-3. With his solo homer in the 8th and the grand slam he accounted for all 5 Cleveland runs. What a game for a guy that seems to have finally made it and a story to to tell grand kids. He has been around for a while but never quite made it but just may have found a home in Cleveland with their superior couching.

Of course Daniel Schneemann is not going to replace Jose at 3rd but he can also play outfield and all infield positions. It is quite possible that he may become a very important utility player and I'm happy for his current success.