By: Ella Fowler, Kelsey Bruzek, Tyler Elzholz, and Jaiden Basinger
March 30, 2021
The Cleveland Indians are about to hit the field to begin their regular season. The Tribe has been busy preparing for this upcoming season by practicing and playing several Spring training games in Goodyear, Arizona.
Although the Indians made a short playoff run a year ago, optimism always remains for the team that plays at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario.
This year’s squad returns familiar faces, but the newer acquisitions hope to bolster the club’s record from a year ago. As in any sport, talent is key to success, but chemistry is crucial to sustaining long-term success.
The projected starting lineup for opening day and beyond is as follows:
*Outfield*
Eddie Rosario (LF), Amed Rosario (CF), and Josh Naylor (RF)
*Infield*
José Ramírez (3B), Andrés Gimenez (SS), Cesar Hernandez (2B), and Jake Bauers (1B)
*Catchers*
Roberto Pérez and Austin Hedges
*Starting Pitchers*
Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, Zach Plesac, Aaron Civale, Triston Mckenzie, and Logan Allen
*Relief Pitchers*
James Karinchak, Nick Wittgren, Emmanuel Clase, Bryan Shaw, Phil Maton, and Oliver Perez
Losing town favorites Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco, and Brad Hand will be tough, but no one can underestimate manager Terry (Tito) Francona and his expertise and influence on a ball club.
Good luck to this year’s team as they take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park this Thursday. First pitch is at 1:10 p.m. and will be televised on Bally Sports Great Lakes (formerly known as Sports Time Ohio).
Spring is here, which means baseball is, too. Go Tribe!
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