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- Updated: October 5, 2016
CLEVELAND — As the Indians’ division-clinching party raged on last week, Terry Francona retreated to the manager’s office, wiped champagne off his glasses and spoke on the challenge ahead. When Cleveland’s 68-year World Series drought was mentioned, Francona chuckled.
“It’s not my fault my dad didn’t win,” Francona quipped.
Game Date Time Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 6 8 p.m. BOS @ CLE TBS Gm 2 Oct. 7 4:30 p.m. BOS @ CLE TBS Gm 3 Oct. 9 4 p.m. CLE @ BOS TBS *Gm 4 Oct. 10 TBD CLE @ BOS TBS *Gm 5 Oct. 12 TBD BOS @ CLE TBS *- If necessary | All times listed ETShop for postseason gear: Red Sox | Indians • Complete Postseason coverage
Francona’s father, Tito, will be along for the ride come Thursday, when the Indians host the Red Sox in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at 8 p.m. ET at Progressive Field on TBS. The elder Francona, who played for Cleveland from …
