N&N: Aaron Civale continues to impress for Indians
Morning news and notes for Monday, August 12, 2019
Here’s to a great week!
Indians 7, Twins 3
Carlos Santana’s grand slam in the 10th inning was a true thing of beauty. The Tribe ends up taking three of four from the Twinkies and are now tied again in the AL Central.
Tribe News
Aaron Civale comfortable on big league stage | Indians.com
From Mandy Bell:
With just two big league starts under his belt, Aaron Civale was asked to take the mound in the series finale against baseball’s most powerful lineup in front of a sellout crowd, as a piece of first place in the American League Central was within striking distance.
What seemed like a daunting task became a Sunday stroll for the 24-year-old right-hander, who tossed six stellar frames to lead his Tribe to a 7-3 victory over the Twins on Sunday afternoon at Target Field.
“I’m just out here trying to put the team in a good spot to win,” Civale said. “These are the games you work hard for. All the tough days that you go through throughout a career, these are what you come out to play for. You play for the team and we’re in a good spot now.”
Two perfect relay throws save Indians in ninth inning to Twins | Indians.com
Naquin to Lindor to Plawecki. Game-saver!
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