A.M. Wahoo’s: Indians Hold a Six-Game Lead Over Tigers

Taking a look at the news surrounding the Cleveland Indians and the rest of the MLB on the morning of September 9, 2016.

The Cleveland Indians were the beneficiary of a crazy call during Thursday afternoon’s game, finishing the day with a 10-7 win to split the four-game series with the Houston Astros.

The crazy call came when a pitch deflected off the dirt, into Lonnie Chisenhall’s bat and off toward the dugout. It was then ruled a wild pitch, allowing two Indians runners to score.

It was an absurd play, but the amount of scoring in the game seemed to allow fans to move on from assuming the play had too much to do with the final outcome.

The Indians now head to Minnesota with a six-game lead over the Detroit Tigers. While we await first pitch, let’s take a look at the news surrounding the Indians and the rest of the MLB in today’s edition of A.M. Wahoo’s.

Cleveland Indians News:

Carlos Santana and Mike Napoli are Leading the Power Surge

"Carlos Santana likes hitting balls hard and far, as evidenced by his home run against the Houston Astros on Thursday. That home run was more than just the typical ‘Los bomb, as it was Santana’s 30th home run of the year, which marks the first time in his seven-year career that he has reached the 30 home run plateau."

Indians Score on Bizarre Blown Call (Let’s Go Tribe)

"The, uh, wow, okay. The Cleveland Indians scored two runs off a clear foul tip that you probably would not miss unless your eyes were closed. Apparently, home plate umpire Jim Joyce’s eyes were closed because this happened:"

Santana Joins Napoli With 30th Home Run (indians.com)

"After being mobbed by his teammates in the dugout, Carlos Santana sat down for a brief moment alone. There, teammate Mike Napoli stood in front of him and beckoned for Santana to stand back up, where the two shared a hug."

Indians Benefit from Missed Call, Umpire Explains Ruling (cleveland.com)

"At least four people at Progressive Field on Thursday afternoon did not see a certain baseball carom off Lonnie Chisenhall’s bat. Those four people hold the power."

MLB News:

Mets to Sign Tebow to Minor-League Pact (FanSided)

"Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow has given up on his football career, his high point fated to forever be his beating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the playoffs while helming the Denver Broncos. However, Tebow’s professional sports career might not be over quite yet. According to Adam Schefter, the New York Mets will sign the former Florida Gators quarterback to a minor-league deal."

Strasburg Dealing with Strained Flexor Mass in Elbow (ESPN.com)

"Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is dealing with a strained flexor mass in his right elbow but his UCL is intact, trainer Paul Lessard said Thursday. Strasburg had an MRI on the elbow earlier Thursday, one day after leaving a start in the third inning."

Kershaw May Not be Back at Cy Young Level (mlb.com)

"Since Clayton Kershaw last pitched for the Dodgers on June 26, they are 38-24. They have gained 13 games in the standings, stormed into first place, acquired Bud Norris,Rich Hill, Josh Reddick, Jesse Chavez, Josh Fields and Carlos Ruiz, and traded awayA.J. Ellis."