CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A few minutes after the sprinkling of fireworks through the night sky, they hurriedly wheeled the Ohio Cup out of the Indians' clubhouse.
Down came the plastic sheets. Out went the champagne, the ice.
OK, so despite the dramatic shift of events that unfolded in the ninth inning on Wednesday, maybe there was no party planning, no preparation for a bubbly-based bash.
After all, the Battle of Ohio carries about the same buzz as the charge for the Great Lakes Barge.
At least the annual duel between the Indians and Reds counts toward the regular-season standings.