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Series Preview: Indians @ Red Sox

Brian Heise — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:15 +0000

I don’t want to say the Indians are reeling, but after two not so successful games against the Tigers, they could use a solid series to help get themselves back on track. Unfortunately, the Indians are faced with the task of traveling to Boston to take on the always difficult Boston Red Sox. For whatever reason, despite their record, the od Sox always find a way to make life difficult for the Indians.

The next four days shouldn’t be any different. Even though the Red Sox struggled mightily in 2012, this year’s version is much better and a more collective unit. Entering play tonight, they find themselves sitting in second place in the AL East behind the New York Yankees with a record of 28-19. That’s quite a departure from last year’s team that struggled from the first pitch of opening day and imploded by mid-May. (more…)

Jon Lester Shuts Down Tribe Offense in Finale

Brian Heise — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:53 +0000

Last night the Indians continued what has become a frightening trend to begin the 2013 season. That being said, they just can’t seem to get going offensively. The end result was another night of frustration as the Tribe watched the Red Sox walk out of town with a three-game sweep. (more…)

Opposition Research: Steve Peterson Talks Boston Red Sox

Lewie Pollis — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:00:59 +0000

The Indians’ homestand against colored footwarmers continues tonight as the Boston Red Sox come to town to kick off a three-game series at Progressive Field. This is our first look at the Sox this year, so I talked to BoSox Injection Editor Steve Peterson about the Red Sox’ 2013 outlook, the offseason rumors about Boston’s interest Asdrubal Cabrera and Shin-Soo Choo, and what Tribe fans should expect from Terry Francona and Daisuke Matsuzaka. (more…)