The Cleveland Indians' 2011 season, which can best be described as a step in the right direction, reached its conclusion on Wednesday night at Comerica Park.
Despite failing to make the playoffs for the 4th consecutive year, the Tribe did improve its record from 69-93 to 80-82.
Facing the Tigers, who finished 15 games ahead of the Indians in the American League Central Division, the Tribe built an early, 3-0 advantage. Ezequiel Carrera's RBI triple, Jack Hannahan's RBI single, and Matt LaPorta's RBI fielder's choice provided the scoring.
However, Detroit tallied once in the 4th, twice in the 6th, and once in the 7th to grab a 4-3 lead entering the 8th inning.
Hannahan delivered a game-tying sacrifice fly in the top of the 8th, but Jhonny Peralta answered with a solo homer in the bottom half.
Jose Valverde tossed a scoreless 9th record his 49th save in his 49th save opportunity.
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| The Indians hope to build off their 2011 campaign |
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