NICK WITTGREN NEWS

Perez breaks Bench's home run record; Royals sweep Indians

Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kluber beats Indians, Gallo homers twice as Yanks win 8-0

Corey Kluber won for the first time in nearly four months, pitching six sharp innings in his first outing against the team that helped him blossom into a star, and the New York Yan...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tosses scoreless inning Wittgren allowed a hit in a scoreless inning during Sunday's 11-1 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact His scoreless outing Sunday snapped a run of three appearances in which he'd allowed runs. Wittgren has pitched to a 4.72 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 57:13 K:BB across 55.1 innings this year. The right-hander has added a save, nine holds and a 2-7 record, but he's typically seen more low-leverage work in recent weeks.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Verdugo's RBI single in bottom of 9th lifts Bosox past Tribe

Alex Verdugo hit an RBI single with bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morgan expected to start for Cleveland against Boston

The Red Sox will start Tanner Houck on Sunday while the Indians are expected to counter with Eli Morgan

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss in relief Wittgren (2-7) was tagged with the relief loss Saturday against the Red Sox after allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits across one-third of an inning.

Impact Wittgren had the task of keeping the Red Sox off the box score in the 10th inning while beginning his outing with a runner in second, and he failed miserably. The right-hander allowed a single to Kyle Schwarber and a three-run homer to J.D. Martinez -- that would be all the Red Sox would need to close things out. This was Wittgren's second straight outing allowing a homer, and he has given up six runs (three earned) over his previous seven appearances (nine innings). The six-year veteran owns a 4.56 ERA on the season.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez hits 3-run homer in 10th, Red Sox beat Indians 5-3

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AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Indians, Nick Wittgren fall to Boston, 5-3, in 10 innings The Indians waste a strong seven-inning start by Cal Quantrill as the offense goes to sleep after scoring two runs in the second inning.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Stuck with loss Monday Wittgren (2-6) allowed an unearned run on three hits and three walks in 1.2 innings, taking the loss versus Minnesota on Monday. He struck out none.

Impact The right-hander successfully kept the game tied despite loading the bases in the ninth inning. In the 10th, he didn't get so lucky, as he loaded the bases again and surrendered a walkoff double to Jorge Polanco. Wittgren has allowed two unearned runs in his last 9.1 innings, but both instances have led to him taking a loss. The 30-year-old has a 4.40 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 52:12 K:BB, one save and seven holds through 45 innings this season.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco's 10th-inning double lifts Twins past Indians, 5-4

Jorge Polanco doubled with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to score Max Kepler and give the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montas scheduled to start for Oakland against Cleveland

The Athletics will start Frankie Montas on Wednesday while the Indians are expected to counter with Cal Quantrill

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes fifth loss Wittgren (2-5) incurred his fifth loss of the season Tuesday night, allowing one unearned run in one inning of work while walking one and striking out one in Cleveland's 4-3 loss t...

Impact Wittgren was called upon to start the tenth inning against the Athletics on Tuesday night. With ghost runner Elvis Andrus lurking behind him, the right-hander got off to a good start with a strikeout of Mark Canha before Starling Marte moved Andrus over to third on a groundout. After intentionally walking Matt Olson, Jed Lowrie came through with an RBI double to give Oakland the lead. Although Wittgren would limit the damage to one run, it was all the Athletics needed to secure the win. While the 30-year-old does sport an inflated 4.79 ERA, his 49:9 K:BB means he's at least finding the zone.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowrie doubles in 10th, A's top Indians for 5th win in row

Jed Lowrie hit an RBI double in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to five, beating the Cleveland Indians 4-3

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes walkoff loss Wittgren (2-4) allowed a run on one hit and struck out two in 1.1 innings, taking the loss versus the White Sox on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander pitched a clean eighth inning in a tied game, but he allowed a walkoff solo home run to Brian Goodwin in the ninth. This was Wittgren's second loss in his last four outings. The 30-year-old now has a 5.55 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 43:8 K:BB through 35.2 innings, mainly working in a medium-leverage role that's seen him collect a save and seven holds.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goodwin homer in 9th gives White Sox 2-1 win over Indians

Brian Goodwin homered with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yarbrough, Rays to face Mejia, Indians

The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Saturday while the Indians are expected to counter with J.C

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Melts down in ninth inning Wittgren (2-3) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Rays after allowing five runs on three hits and a walk in one-third of an inning.

Impact Wittgren entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with the score tied 4-4, but he was absolutely woeful and by the time he departed the game, Cleveland was down by five runs while recording just one out. The right-hander has looked far from dominant in recent outings, though, giving up runs in five of his last nine appearances. He has allowed 10 runs over nine innings during that span.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz HR in Rays debut, Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 10th in row

Nelson Cruz homered in his Tampa Bay debut and Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead single in a six-run ninth inning as the Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 10-5

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians homer twice off All-Star Bassitt, beat Athletics 4-2

Bradley Zimmer had three hits including a home run on All-Star Chris Bassitt’s first pitch, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitches scoreless inning Wittgren allowed a walk and struck out one in a scoreless inning during Thursday's 7-4 win over Kansas City.

Impact Scoreless innings have been hard to come by for Wittgren -- he's given up five runs in his last 6.2 innings. The right-hander remains in a fairly low-leverage role with a 4.70 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB through 30.2 innings. He's picked up a save and six holds, but he's only recorded three holds in his last 16 appearances.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera hits 494th homer, Tigers sweep DH from Indians

Miguel Cabrera hit his 494th career homer, moving into sole possession of 28th place all-time, and the Detroit Tigers completed a doubleheader sweep with a 7-1 win over the Clevela...

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians, streaking Rosario set for matchup with Twins

Rosario takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with Twins

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland's Rosario puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Twins

Rosario takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with Twins

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuck with loss Friday Wittgren (2-2) allowed two runs on three hits in one inning, taking the loss Friday versus Minnesota.

Impact Wittgren got two outs before allowing singles to Nick Gordon and Andrelton Simmons. A two-run double by Luis Arraez put Minnesota ahead for good, leaving Wittgren with his second loss of the year. The right-hander had pitched five consecutive scoreless innings prior to Friday. He has a 4.68 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB across 25 innings this year. He's added a save and five holds, but he's seen a lower-leverage role after a sloppy start to the season.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Arraez has 8 total bases, Twins top Indians 8-7

Luis Arraez hit two triples and a tiebreaking two-run double in the sixth inning, sparking the Minnesota Twins in a 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS