Funny game today. Bibee pitched 8 sterling innings of 1-run ball. The offense scored 0 runs behind him. In the 9th, both Schneemann and Bazzana singled to start the inning. Kwan bunted (which was… questionable) to move them over. Then Bailey came up. Not entirely sure why Kwan feels the need to bunt (especially with Bailey behind him) but it worked. Bailey grounded out, but Schneemann was able to score. For some reason, the Tigers didn’t seem to have the infield in (or at least in enough to be able to throw
Schneemann out at home).
Sabrowski pitched the bottom of the 9th, facing McGonigle, Dingler, and Greene. This was (in my opinion) the correct move by Vogt, considering the two LHB in that threesome. Unfortunately, Erik didn’t have his best command. He walked McGonigle and Dingler, and somehow got Greene to put up one of the most embarrassing (in context) at-bats I’ve ever watched. After barely being able to throw a strike to the first two batters, Greene chased strike two and then watched a fastball down the middle for strike three. Vogt then pulled Sabrowski for Holderman.
Holderman came on and struck out BOTH Tigers hitters (Perez and Vierling) he faced. Extremely impressive performance from Holderman, who has been fantastic since being recalled from Triple-A.
In extras, the Guardians worked some of their close & late game magic, jumping on Tyler Holton. Martinez tripled and Jose doubled.
Cade came on for the save in the bottom of the 10th, and did give up a run to the first batter, but got a strikeout on Lee and two pop-outs to Torkelson (pinch-hitting) and Keith.
The Guardians clinch the series in Detroit, and look to complete the 4-game sweep tomorrow afternoon.
It’ll be Cantillo vs. Mize. Goodnight.
