Hentges scheduled to start for Cleveland against Texas
The Indians will roll out Sam Hentges to the mound Thursday and the Rangers plan to give Jordan Lyles the startAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ZACH PLESAC #34 - PITCHER - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
1-1 W-L •
1.58 WHIP •
8.25 ERA
1-1 W-L
1.58 WHIP
8.25 ERA
Reyes' 451-foot homer leads Indians past Rangers 7-2
Franmil Reyes headlined Cleveland's outburst of four solo home runs with a 451-blast into the left field bleachers and the Indians defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Wednesday nightAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plesac expected to start for Cleveland against Texas
The Indians will roll out Zach Plesac to the mound Wednesday and the Rangers plan to give Jake Latz the startAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowe's homer, 5 hits, 3 RBIs lead Rangers past Indians 7-3
Nathaniel Lowe was 5 for 5 with a three-run homer in the first inning, leading the Texas Rangers to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland IndiansAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles in no-decision Plesac allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out two in 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus Minnesota on Wednesday.
Impact The right-hander was alright until the fifth inning, when Minnesota rallied for the lead. Plesac has completed five or fewer innings in four of his last five starts. The 26-year-old owns a 4.87 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 69:21 K:BB across 101.2 innings this season. Plesac will look to get back on track next week versus Texas.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Another walk-off for Polanco; Twins beat Indians 8-7 in 11
Jorge Polanco drove in the game-ending run for the third time in four games, lining a bases-loaded single in the 11th inning to give the Minnesota Twins an 8-7 win over the Clevela...AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thorpe expected to start as Twins host the Indians
The Indians will start Zach Plesac on Wednesday while the Twins are expected to counter with Lewis ThorpeAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans season-high nine Plesac (7-4) picked up the win in Friday's 7-4 victory over the Tigers, allowing two runs on five hits over 7.2 innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter.
Impact The right-hander set a new season high in strikeouts while working his longest outing since May 13. Plesac also served up at least one homer in his 10th straight start, but that Eric Haase blast was the only blemish on his seventh quality start of the year. He sports a 4.64 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 67:19 K:BB through 97 innings this season.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Indians to visit the Detroit Tigers
The Tigers will start Wily Peralta on Saturday while the Indians have yet to announce who will take the moundAUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clement 2 HRs, Cabrera stays at 499; Indians beat Tigers 7-4
Cleveland rookie Ernie Clement hit the first two homers of his career while Miguel Cabrera stayed one drive short of No. 500 as the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Miggy swings for 500 at home, Flaherty off IL
Miguel Cabrera is back home in Detroit on Friday night, one home run shy of 500, when the Tigers face Cleveland right-hander Zach PlesacAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plesac, Indians to face Alexander, Tigers
The Indians will start Zach Plesac on Friday and the Tigers are expected to counter with Tyler AlexanderAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Miggy swings for 500 at home, Flaherty off IL
Miguel Cabrera is back home in Detroit on Friday night, one home run shy of 500, when the Tigers face Cleveland right-hander Zach PlesacAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cabrera sits, but Tigers beat Orioles 6-4 to complete sweep
Renato Núñez homered in his return to Baltimore and the Detroit Tigers beat the Orioles 6-4 as Miguel Cabrera sat out while one homer shy of 500AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moreland 2 HRs, Bassitt AL-high 12th W, A's bop Indians 17-0
Mitch Moreland homered twice, Chris Bassitt posted his AL-leading 12th win and the Oakland Athletics routed the Cleveland Indians 17-0 for their seventh straight victoryAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McKenzie expected to start for Cleveland against Oakland
The Indians will roll out Triston McKenzie to the mound Tuesday and the Athletics will give Sean Manaea the startAUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Short outing Sunday Plesac allowed five runs (four earned) on two hits and three walks with six strikeouts in four innings, taking a no-decision versus Detroit on Sunday.
Impact While he was better at limiting baserunners than he was last Tuesday, a pair of errors by Cleveland's defense didn't make Plesac's job any easier. The right-hander has just one quality start in five outings since the All-Star break. He's posted a 4.84 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 58:19 K:BB across 89.1 innings this year. Plesac will likely get a rematch with the Tigers in Detroit for his next start.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cabrera gets day off; Zimmer HR lifts Indians past Tigers
Miguel Cabrera got a planned day off as he closes in on his 500th career home run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-5AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Peralta scheduled to start for Tigers at Indians
The Tigers will start Wily Peralta on Sunday while the Indians are expected to counter with Zach PlesacAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cabrera remains at 498 homers, Tigers edge Indians 2-1
Miguel Cabrera remained two home runs shy of 500, but Tyler Alexander tossed a season-high 5 1/3 scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers edged the Cleveland Indians 2-1AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matz expected to start as Toronto hosts Cleveland
The Blue Jays will send Steven Matz to the mound Wednesday and the Indians will give J.CAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows six in loss Plesac (6-4) allowed six runs on 10 hits and did not strike out a batter through five innings, taking the loss in Tuesday's 7-2 defeat at the hands of the Blue Jays.
Impact Tuesday's disastrous five innings are the latest in what has been a tough run of play for Plesac. George Springer greeted the right-hander with a leadoff homer in the first, making it eight consecutive starts in which Plesac has allowed a home run. Two batters later, Teoscar Hernandez got in on the fun, launching a two-run shot off the former Ball State Cardinal. The six earned runs charged to Plesac on Tuesday match his season-high. Since returning from a thumb injury on July 8, the 26-year-old has an ERA pushing six with only 14 strikeouts in 26.2 innings pitched.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryu wins 1st Toronto start in Canada as Jays top Indians 7-2
Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven solid innings in his first start for Toronto on Canadian soil, George Springer and Teoscar Hernandez homered and the Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Indians...AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryu expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Indians
The Blue Jays are expected to send Hyun Jin Ryu to the mound Tuesday and the Indians will give Zach Plesac the startAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns sixth win Plesac (6-3) allowed two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four across five innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Cardinals.
Impact Plesac faltered early by allowing two runs in his first three innings of work. However, he managed to avoid further damage to preserve the lead and work deep enough into the game to qualify for the win. In four starts since returning from the injured list, Plesac has allowed 11 earned runs across 21.2 innings while striking out only 14.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
