Cleveland won the first of a doubleheader tonight... "Carmona didn't need that much offensive help and looked postseason ready. The righty likely wrapped up the AL ERA title, despite giving up a first-inning two-run homer to Seattle's Jose Guillen - the first homer Carmona allowed since Aug. 21.
Other than Guillen's 22nd homer, Carmona was strong, improving to 19-8 in what was likely his last start before the playoffs begin. He pitched seven innings, giving up three runs and seven hits with four strikeouts. He retired 15 straight batters at one point before Wladimir Balentien's first career homer in the seventh.
If they are able to get this schedule, they will be able to comeback with CC & Carmona in games 4 & 5 with their normal 4 day rest.
ALDS B Game 1 Wed., Oct. 3 TBS
ALDS B Game 2 Fri., Oct. 5 TBS
ALDS B Game 3 Sun., Oct. 7 TBS/TNT
ALDS B Game 4 Mon., Oct. 8 TBS
ALDS B Game 5 Wed., Oct. 10 TBS
Scott
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