Betancourt Debuts In Indians Setback To White Sox
Tribe rookie Rafael Betancourt, promoted from Buffalo, entered the seventh with a tied game and struck out Frank Thomas before giving up a leadoff hit and taking the loss as Cleveland fell 7 4. Betancourt impressed in his first big league appearance despite the setback. Manager Eric Wedge praised his effort while GM Mark Shapiro discussed Ricardo Rodriguez's struggles and need for adjustments. The Indians head into the All-Star break with a four-game series versus the Yankees looming after a 1,015,843 home attendance mark.
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Graffanino Homer Lifts White Sox Past Indians in Jagged Tilt
Grafanino homered after a disputed call in the ninth as Chicago beat Cleveland 6 4. Herrera struggled early but settled, while Traber scattered eight hits over six innings. Bradley mishandled Spencer’s run scoring double as the Indians split the series and head into the All-Star break facing an up and down stretch.
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Rosen honored as retro day marks lasting Indian legacy
Al Rosen, 79, enjoyed a ceremonial return with the Cleveland Indians on retro day. He recalled a near hit that would have crowned his season, received a bobblehead with blue eyes, and threw the first pitch. Fans and elders crowded the field as Rosen reflected on his Hall of Fame tenure and ongoing ties to baseball.
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Feierabend signs first pro deal heads to Mariners rookie league
Ryan Feierabend, a Midview graduate, signed his first professional contract with the Seattle Mariners and will join the rookie league club in Peoria after a farewell visit with family. The 6 foot 4 lefty pitcher will have a physical, then a week of conditioning before starting slowly as a starter. His father called the deal standard for a minor league contract with a modest signing bonus.
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Futures game ends in U S victory as Smitherman homers
Stephen Smitherman and the United States win 3 2 over the World in Chicago after his leadoff homer in the sixth. The All Star Futures game seeding and upcoming schedule are noted along with rosters and trades affecting the event.
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