It's a long season.
Throughout baseball, that phrase is used countless times by players, managers, and front office executives. The meaning is clear - a team should always remain even-keeled, regardless of whether that team is in the midst of a long winning streak or a tough losing skid.
At the present time, the Indians fit perfectly into the latter category. Following Sunday's 7-0 defeat at the hands of the Rays, the Tribe has now lost 4 of its last 5 games.
Justin Masterson's 2011 campaign has been a pleasant surprise, but Tampa Bay is the 1 club that seems to love facing Masterson. On this day, Masterson surrendered 7 runs, 6 earned, in 5 innings. The right-hander also walked 5 batters as his command problems of a year ago resurfaced. The Rays have scored 13 times off Masterson in his 2 starts against them.
Masterson clearly struggled but so did his defense. Lou Marson's passed ball allowed a run to cross the plate, and Asdrubal Cabrera's throwing error plated another tally.
Tampa broke out the bats early and often to support Jeremy Hellickson, a young phenon who possesses the potential to be a true superstar. John Jaso (2 hits, 2 RBI) and Evan Longoria (2 hits, 2 base on balls, 2 runs scored) helped Hellickson (7 shutout innings) earn his 6th victory.
The Indians failed to make a late comeback, and the top team in the American League dropped its 2nd consecutive series.
But, remember, It's a long season.
But, remember, It's a long season.
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| The Indians fell flat on Sunday afternoon |
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