A.M. Wahoo's: Indians Reach 80 Wins in 2016
Taking a look at the news surrounding the Cleveland Indians and the rest of the MLB on the morning of September 8, 2016.
The Cleveland Indians have reached 80 wins on the season after a 6-5 win Wednesday night over the Houston Astros.
Andrew Miller gave fans a bit of a scare by allowing a two-run home run in the eighth inning to cut the Indians’ lead to 6-5, but he was able to get out of the inning, setting up Cody Allen for the save.
Allen came in and got three strikeouts, giving the Indians the win and a 5.5-game lead over the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central.
The Indians are right back at it today at 12:10, but before 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:
Three MiLB Affiliates Set to Begin Postseason Play
While the Cleveland Indians are in the thick of a pennant race in the American League Central Division, three of the organization’s minor league affiliates have already reached the postseason promised land. The Triple-A Columbus Clippers, Double-A Akron Rubberducks, and Single-A Lynchburg Hillcats all begin playoff series on Wednesday.
4 Options for the Fifth Starter Role
The Cleveland Indians began the year with a great reputation surrounding the starting pitching staff. Certain players had some problems throughout the year, but there was never a glaring issue needing addressed.
Indians World Series Tickets Already on Sale (Let’s Go Tribe)
The Cleveland Indians have yet to clinch a spot in the playoffs, let alone a chance at the World Series, but you can bet preparations for the possibility of it happening are already underway in Cleveland. They probably are for every playoff-bound team, to be fair. Parades do not just happen at the flick of a switch once a team wins a championship, they take months of preparation.
Indians’ Magic Number Drops to 19 (cleveland.com)
Wednesday’s 6-5 victory against the Houston Astros, coupled with Chicago’s win against Detroit earlier in the day, drops the Cleveland Indians’ magic number to clinch the American League Central Division to 19.
MLB News:
Strasburg Returns from DL and Leaves Game Early (FanSided)
It was supposed to be a good night for Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg. He’s been on the disabled list since mid-August, and was activated in time for Wednesday night’s showdown with the Atlanta Braves. But his return would last all of 42 pitches.
Angels Won’t Recall Lincecum, Giavotella (Call to the Pen)
It has been a difficult year for the Los Angeles Angels. Beset by injuries to their pitching staff, and an offense that is lacking any real power, they have struggled to a 62-76 record heading into today’s action. Needless to say, the Angels are already looking ahead to next year in hopes that they can compete once again.
Division Crown No Longer Out of Reach for Yankees (Yanks Go Yard)
The Yankees barely held onto a 7-6 heat-stopping win over the Blue Jays Tuesday night. They survived a ninth inning meltdown from closer Dellin Betances to put up their second straight victory against the rival Jays. They will go for the sweep Wednesday night at 7:05 pm ET with the newly promoted Bryan Mitchell making his 2016 debut in the Bronx.
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