Sep 13 2019

    It IS a big weekend, and I'm not even talking football.  For the past three seasons the Indians cruised to a division title, so a weekend series in mid-September was just another series.  Even two years ago when the Twins won the wild card, they finished 17 games behind the Tribe.  Now, the Indians trail Minnesota by 3 1/2 games with 15 to play, and need a sweep this weekend.  That's a big ask, but that's the reality.  The Twins have ZERO games left against teams with .500+ records after Sunday, so there's that.  Oakland, by the way, is done playing good teams right now.  And we present for Friday...Aaron Civale.  He's done well, but what a spot to pitch in, after being a Rubber Duck in early June!  It's gonna be interesting