Defensively, Asdrubal Cabrera had a day not worth remembering. Offensively, though, Asdrubal had the day of his life. The Tribe shortstop committed 2 errors but also collected 5 hits and 5 RBI as the Indians completed a 3-game sweep of their rival Reds.
Cabrera broke out the heavy lumber in the bottom of the 1st inning by hitting a 2-run homer over the right-center field wall. The jimmy jack gave the Indians a 2-1 advantage, and they never relinquished that lead. A-Cab later added 3 singles, 2 of which plated runs, and a solo home run to right. Cabrera now leads the club in homers (9) and RBI (32).
Following Cabrera's 1st big fly, the Tribe increased its cushion to 4-1 when the Reds decided to play like little leaguers. Shin-Soo Choo was at 3rd base, Travis Buck at 1st, and Orlando Cabrera at the plate. Cabrera watched a ball sail outside, and Buck broke for 2nd. Ramon Hernandez's throw was perfect, forcing Buck, who was only the 1st wave of a planned double steal, to sprint back to 1st. Brandon Phillips quickly realized the Tribe's strategy, and he threw home. Hernandez, attempting to gun down Choo at 3rd, fired an awful throw into left field, allowing both runners to score.
Joey Votto, arguably the best hitter in the National League, swatted a solo homer and a RBI double to help the Redlegs pull within 3 at 1 point, but the Indians promptly scored 5 unanswered runs to blow the game wide open.
Carlos Carrasco earned the win despite a subpar outing. The young hurler allowed 4 runs in 6 innings and was never able to find a consistent rhythm. Nevertheless, Carrasco did pick up his 3rd victory on the campaign.
It is safe to say that Edinson Volquez never wants to make a return visit to Progressive Field. The Indians tallied 7 times off Volquez in only 2 2/3 frames.
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| Ezequiel Carrera's superb diving catch was 1 of many Sunday afternoon highlights |
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