Tribe appreciates Bauer’s gritty Game 3 performance

TORONTO — Trevor Bauer did everything in his power to overcome what has been an embarrassing situation, one that could have crippled the Tribe during this American League Championship Series against the Blue Jays.

During Monday’s 4-2 win over Toronto in Game 3 of the ALCS, Bauer attempted to pitch with a considerable laceration on his right pinkie finger, but bowed out after blood began dripping from the wound. One day earlier, the pitcher sat at a podium, alongside the drone that cut open his hand on Thursday night, taking accountability for what was a freak accident.

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From Indians team president Chris Antonetti to manager Terry Francona to pitching coach Mickey Callaway, and down to Bauer’s teammates, everyone has appreciated how Bauer has handled the past 48 hours.

“[Bauer] did everything he possibly could have over the last few days,” Antonetti said. “He tried to be really accountable for what happened. It was an accident, but it did happen, and he felt terrible about it and tried to be accountable for it, own it and do everything he could to be in a position to pitch as long as possible. Unfortunately, his body just didn’t work out that way.”

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Before Game 4 on Tuesday afternoon, Francona noted that hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham …

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