Indians series recap: Tigers take series but Tribe shows promise

By Chad Porto | Apr 4, 2021

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 01: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers hits a two-run home run in the first inning of the Opening Day game against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on April 1, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Indians 3-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 03: Eddie Rosario #9 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates his solo second inning home run home run with Franmil Reyes #32 while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 03, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Series Struggles

It’s early, so no one should be surprised that struggles can happen. Especially right out of the gate. Not to mention, some of the Tribes’ best players are still in the minors.

Jake Bauers

It’s hard to say that Jake Bauers is earning his spot. He went 0-3 in the series, with only three at-bats and no hits to his name. His platoon-mate, Yu Chang, also had a rough start but came on strong in game three, registering two hits and two RBI’s.

Andres Gimenez

Replacing Francisco Lindor isn’t impossible, but it sure isn’t going to be easy. That’s something Andres Gimenez found out first hand. Defensively he was fine, but the 22-year-old shortstop had just one hit in 12 at-bats.

Nick Wittgren

Nick Wittgren was the only reliever that had a bad outing all series long. He pitched just 0.2 IP, with three hits, two walks, and three earned runs in Game 2’s appearance. While the offense needed to step up anyway, Wittgren’s bad game cost the Indians the series.

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