Game 3 Observations

I’m too pissed to ramble about this game, so I’ll probably focus more on negatives than positives from the concluded series against the White Sox. I think the 2006 Indians took the field today, by this, I mean they couldn’t get a key hit in the late innings, struck out too much, had key defensive lapses, and lost a one run game. Roberto Hernandez’s abomination of 9th inning lead to the Indians’ first loss of the year 4-3. Jeremy Sowers pitched 6 semi-strong innings, giving up 2 earned runs on only 1 hit, but walked 5. Sizmore had 2 hits and again lead of the game with a homer, but Hafner and Martinez had dismal days with bad at bats. The bottom of the order was also pathetic, with Josh Barfield and Andy Marte waving at pitches all day long.

The most encouraging aspect of the game was Aaron Fultz’s strong appearance in the 8th inning. He retired the side in order, striking out Konerko and Thome to end the inning. Unfortunately, Roberto Hernandez was thinking more about what he was going to buy with his social security check then he was thinking about retiring hitters. This is the only time I am going to say this all season, YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PICK SOMEONE OFF OF SECOND BASE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH INNING. Making that throw is absolute suicide, nothing good is ever going to come from it. Tomorrow is the Home Opener against the Seattle Mariners, the game starts at 4:05 p.m. It should be an awesome game, around 30 degrees with Paul Byrd pitching. Hooray!!!!

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