SAM HENTGES NEWS

Struggles with command in loss Hentges (1-2) allowed six runs on six hits and four walks while striking out a batter over 3.1 innings as he took the loss against the Twins on Sunday.

Impact Hentges had some difficulty locating the strike zone Sunday, as he threw just 38 of his 72 pitches for strikes. His four walks are tied for the most in an outing this season. The 24-year-old did not pitch a clean inning after giving up a run in the first, two in the second, one in the third and two more in the fourth. Hentges hadn't given up a home run since May 17 but surrendered a two-run blast off the bat of Andrelton Simmons in the second and a solo shot to Josh Donaldson in the third. He now owns a 7.32 ERA, 1.99 WHIP and 38:20 K:BB over 35.2 innings. His spot in the rotation should still be safe for now with Cleveland dealing with injuries to their top three arms but lines up for a daunting matchup against the red-hot Astros this week.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians OF Naylor injured in scary collision, Twins win 8-2

Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer shortly after Cleveland right fielder Josh Naylor was carted off the field following a frightening collision with a teammate, and the Minnesota Tw...

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rude welcome home for Cleveland left-hander Sam Hentges Sunday was a good one for the Minnesota Twins, and an exceptionally bad one for the Cleveland Indians. Cleveland starter Sam Hentges, pitchi...

JUNE 27, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Indians, streaking Rosario set for matchup with Twins

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

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Start postponed by rain Hentges will start Sunday against the Twins instead of Saturday as previously scheduled, as Saturday's game has been postponed due to rain, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader in September. Logan Allen was scheduled to be called up to start Sunday, but Cleveland will simply push Hentges back by a day instead.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians-Twins postponed because of a forecast of rain

The game between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins was postponed with heavy rain forecast in the area for much of the day

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Hentges set for 'surreal' start as Cleveland Indians face his hometown Twins Hentges will start Saturday for the Indians against his hometown team in a park where he's won before.

JUNE 26, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

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

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

'Pretty surreal': Hentges to face local Twins MINNEAPOLIS – Growing up 20 minutes from Target Field in Shoreview, Minn., it was nearly impossible for lefty Sam Hentges to not picture the...

JUNE 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

In line for another start Hentges will remain in the rotation and start Saturday's game against the Twins, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact After working in relief in his first three outings of June, Hentges moved back into the rotation last weekend, when a fifth starter was needed with Zach Plesac (thumb) and Shane Bieber (shoulder) on the injured list. Hentges delivered an excellent start against the Pirates, working five scoreless innings while allowing only two hits and a walk. He'll be awarded a second straight start on the back of his strong effort, and the 24-year-old lefty likely gained some additional security in the rotation Monday, when Aaron Civale (finger) suffered an injury that will likely keep him on the shelf until late July or early August.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses five scoreless frames Hentges didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Pirates after tossing five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk while fanning four.

Impact Hentges has shifted between the rotation and the bullpen and while he's struggled most of the time, he seems to be pitching well of late. He has not allowed runs in any of his last three outings while posting an 11:1 K:BB across that span (eight innings). The right-hander has pitched at least five frames just twice this season and it remains to be seen whether he'll remain in the rotation moving forward or if he'll return to the bullpen.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor RBI single in 7th, Indians avoid sweep vs Pirates

Josh Naylor foiled Pittsburgh’s strategy with an RBI single in the seventh inning, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Pirates 2-1

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hentges, Indians to face Brubaker, Pirates

The Pirates will send JT Brubaker to the mound Sunday and the Indians plan to give Sam Hentges the start

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez, Reynolds home runs power Pirates past Indians, 6-3

Michael Perez and Bryan Reynolds hit three-run home runs during the seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Start awaits Sunday Hentges allowed a hit and struck out three in a scoreless inning in Thursday's 10-3 win over Baltimore.

Impact Hentges has struggled in a versatile role this year, with a 7.57 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 33:15 K:BB across 27.1 innings. He's made four of his 11 appearances as a starter. The southpaw is currently projected to make a start Sunday in Pittsburgh, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. It's unclear how many innings Hentges will be expected to log in that outing, as he hasn't covered more than 2.1 frames in his last four appearances dating back to May 30.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians send McKenzie back to minors after wild outing

The Cleveland Indians have optioned Triston McKenzie to Triple-A Columbus for the fourth time this season

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in relief outing Hentges allowed five runs on nine hits and struck out two across 1.2 innings of Sunday's 18-5 loss to Baltimore.

Impact After the southpaw navigated the third inning without much trouble, he remained in the game for the fourth. That didn't go as well, as Hentges struggled until Trevor Stephan relieved him. Hentges has collected an 8.51 ERA, 2.30 WHIP and 26:15 K:BB across 24.1 innings this year. He hasn't inspired much confidence as either a starter or a reliever through nine outings (four starts).

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles score most runs since 2015, blow out Indians 18-5

Cedric Mullins hit a leadoff homer as part of a three-hit day, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs since 2015 and had a season-high 21 hits in an 18-5 rout of the Clev...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows four in 2.1 innings Hentges took the no-decision in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against Toronto, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 2.1 innings in a 6-5 win.

Impact Hentges got through the game's first two innings unscathed but ran into trouble the second time through the order, allowing five straight base runners and all four runs once Toronto leadoff man Marcus Semien stepped to the plate a second time. He's yet to pitch more than five innings in any start and needs to work deeper into games to become a streamer.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wild Chatwood helps Indians beat Blue Jays 6-5 for DH split

Tyler Chatwood forced in the tying run with his fourth straight walk in another wild outing, José Ramírez followed with a game-ending sacrifice fly and the Cleveland Indians rallie...

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hentges scheduled to start for Cleveland against Toronto

The Indians will roll out Sam Hentges to the mound Sunday and the Blue Jays will give Ross Stripling the start

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jays-Indians postponed by high winds; doubleheader Sunday

The Indians postponed Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to high winds, forcing Cleveland to play doubleheaders on consecutive days

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saturday's start postponed Hentges won't pitch Saturday against the Blue Jays since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saturday's matchup will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday. Hentges will take the mound in Game 2 while Aaron Civale starts in the matinee.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hentges expected to start for Cleveland against Toronto

The Indians are expected to send Sam Hentges to the mound Saturday and the Blue Jays will give Ross Stripling the start

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS