CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 05: Starting pitcher Mike Clevinger #52 of the Cleveland Indians pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Progressive Field on August 05, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
The Indians improved to 7-6 with the defeat of the Reds in Cleveland wednesday night with a score of 2-0. The Indians offense continues to be inconsistent but the Indians showed patience at the plate gathering six walks, Cesar Hernandez walked twice. Scoring for the Indians were Hernandez for his fourth RBI of the year and Jose Ramirez who got his seventh RBI of the year. Both runs would come in the fifth inning. The Indians bats continue to struggle but continue to improve.
The Indians were lead by pitcher Mike Clevinger who pitched 5.2 innings and finished with five walks but also finished with four strikeouts, Clevinger is now 1-1 on the season with an era of 3.24. Brad Hand continues to improve since his woes earlier this season as he got his fourth save of the year.
Tejay Antone received the loss in tonights game for the Reds.
The Indians continue their season tomorrow night against the Reds. Game time is 6:10 and Tribe Insider will start at 5:00 on WTAM 1100 and 106.9, and also on the iHeart Radio app.