After a three game series against the Twins when they were shut out two times, going 1-for-23 (.043 Average) with runners in scoring position, The Indians had 19 hits, going 11-for-28 (.392 Average) with runners in scoring position. Terry Francona left the game when he was not feeling well. They took him to the hospital and ran tests but that is all we know.
Baseball Chatter 05/17
Zack Greinke is 4-0 with a 2.98 ERA over his last five starts. The Cubbies do not plan to move Kyle Schwarber down in the order even though he is the worst leadoff batter in MLB. Michael Pineda is 3-1 with a 2.63 ERA over his last six outings.