- Commissioner’s statement on Ventura, Marte
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: Masters champion ‘felt so vulnerable’ in final
- Arron Fletcher Wins 2017 WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event ($140,224)
- Smith challenges Warner to go big in India
- Moncada No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Braves land 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Kingery makes MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- New Zealand wrap up 2-0 after Bangladesh implosion
- Mathews, Pradeep, Gunathilaka to return to Sri Lanka
- Elliott hopes for rain for Poli
Tito stressing communication with relievers
- Updated: October 7, 2016
CLEVELAND — Indians manager Terry Francona asked a lot of his bullpen in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Thursday night. One day later, Francona is simply asking for honesty.
As Cleveland prepared for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Red Sox on Friday (4:30 p.m. ET on TBS), armed with a 1-0 advantage after the relief corps played a big role in the Tribe’s 5-4 victory in the series opener, Francona said he would gauge the availability of both Andrew Miller and Cody Allen. Francona had no doubts that each reliever would offer their services despite the taxing effort less than 24 hours ago.
Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 6 CLE 5, BOS 4 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
“I told both of them …
