Fuck Yeah, Cleveland!

Before the Series, May 6th, 2011

Current Record: 21-9, 1st in AL Central

Previous series vs Oakland A’s (16-16)

Next series vs Los Angeles Angels (18-14)

Tied for the best start in franchise history through 30 games? I’ll take it!

The Indians, facing the best pitching in baseball, showed what they could do when runs are at a premium by taking two-of-three from the Oakland Athletics, with a score differential of only +2 over the three game series.

The starting pitching, on both sides, was phenomenal. Carmona, Tomlin and even Jeanmar Gomez threw solid games this week, which was essential when facing Oakland’s pitching staff.

Both wins came at the last at bat, continuing the late-game hitting trend started in the series versus Detroit last week.

This is the first series win in Oakland for Cleveland since 2002.

Next up: The LA Angels. Another tough pitching match-up. Masterson, White and Carmona will face Chatwood, Weaver and Haren.

The games are on 10:00 tonight, 9:00 Saturday and 3:35 on Sunday.