After being swept by both the Twins and Royals, the Indians were looking to get back on the winning track last night in Detroit. They failed miserably, falling to the Tigers by a score of 10-2. Don’t worry, it wasn’t nearly as close as the final score made it seem. In the process they ran their losing streak to lucky number seven. That’s right folks, number ten is lurking in the shadows unless the Indians can remember how to play winning baseball. (more…)

Now the Tribe has a chance to get on a serious roll. They outlasted Detroit by taking two of three in spectacular fashion and now they embark on a nine-game road trip that will see them make stops in Minneapolis and Kansas City before setting up a three-game rematch with the Tigers. If they play well over the course of the next week, that final series versus the Tigers could ultimately make or break the 2012 season. 

I wrote those exact words one week ago today. At the time the Indians were riding high. They had just taken two of three from the Tigers, made Justin Verlander look human, and had pulled themselves back into contention in the AL Central. My how things can change over the course of a week. (more…)