N&N: Tribe displays clutchiness in fourth straight late-inning win
Morning News and Notes for Saturday, September 26
Cleveland 4 - Piittsburgh 3
For the fourth straight game, the Indians’ bats woke up late to bring home an unlikely victory. In other AL Central games, both the Twins and White Sox lost. which moves the Twins into first place alone, and the Indians and White Sox into a tie one game back.
Other Cleveland Baseball Team News
Aaron Civale to bullpen for 2020 Wild Card Series | Cleveland Indians - The Indians have chosen their three starters for the Wild Card Series: Shane Bieber, Zach Plesac and Carlos Carrasco. Bieber will toe the rubber in Game 1, but the Tribe is still working through the order for Games 2 and 3. With Aaron Civale out of the running for the rotation, he will prepare for a move to the bullpen.
Cleveland Indians add Logan Allen from taxi squad, tab Aaron Civale for bullpen in playoffs - cleveland.com - Allen could be in line to start Sunday's regular season finale against Pittsburgh.
Indians rally for 4-3 win, keep AL Central title hopes alive | wkyc.com - César Hernández walked it off in the bottom of the ninth.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Nick Wittgren dishes on the best parts of fatherhood: 'Beyond the Dugout' | wkyc.com - We go 'Beyond the Dugout' for an in-depth conversation with Nick Wittgren.
Carl Willis: We are in advantageous situation with rotation - Carl Willis talks about the success of the pitching staff, the structure for the rotation and bullpen going into the playoffs, how much they miss having Terry Francona, the job Sandy Alomar Jr. has done in filling in as the manager and much more.
Indians surging as 2020 American League Central race heats up - The Indians have won six in a row and turned the American League Central race on its head as the season enters the final weekend.
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