Chris Sale

Lmao cease is a legend that fake bunt was amazing

Indisputably- still cease is losing control here. No bullpen action. Really need to see him throw some strikes though. I was really hoping we wouldn’t see this from him yet again

He should have checked it farther but trash call tbh

What’s the xBA on that?

Absolutely filthy. Great first inning from Cease

Reds stadium Jumbotron confirms 6:45. Weather here is nice—grey clouds but it could have started on time imo. Think they just want to make sure any rain in the area passes and and the field’s good to go

Driving down with my girlfriend to Cincinnati to catch both games. Never been to the Great American Ballpark so looking forward to that. Was worried about the weather but all forecasts are giving a pretty clear window for it between 7 and 10, so fingers crossed!

Zero chance lol

It can be frustrating when we don’t punish them for it, though. Great Moncada AB. Let’s hope Abreu comes through in the clutch here

Give it to Ruiz imo. He allows a run or is in real danger, bring in Liam

Tony’s been slipping Leury PEDs. It’s the only explanation for everything

We are playing like morons today

Technically that HR wasn’t even hit in play lol!

Lmao the Indians fielders could have sat in the dugout so far this game. Walks, strikeouts, and a home run exclusively

Glad we have Leury instead of Madrigal inexplicably

Evidently terrible? 90 mph heater just too good

He’s obviously safe

Love to see that catch tho

I think so. It’s been terrible this inning. that being said DK has nobody to blame but himself. I would take him out now, with the bullpen as well rested as it is even down Crochet. Could be a Kopech affair imo

Sheesh, save some runs for later guys ??

Mercedes BABIP regressing as expected (you never expect him to be the first since Ted Williams to bat .400) but still love his approach and contact. I think he’s gonna be a genuine slugger for awhile

Really good. Best I’ve ever see him pitch. Career high 7Ks. Literally only two or three mistake pitches all game and the curve looks world class

Wow that curve is fucking filthy

wow six pitches, six swings, six misses for TA against fulmer. we have found his kryptonite

Agreed, with the caveat that the Tigers offense is atrocious. But still, seeing Cease performing well is encouraging