Two baserunners scampered late with the tying run at the plate but Cleveland couldn’t connect when it counted in a 3-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals. A critical double play halted all momentum late. Other than some hard-hit-outs, Cleveland leaves its home opener without much to be excited about at the plate.
The pitching? Oh, the pitching was great. It gave up between one and three runs depending on whom you ask, but that’s a whole thing.
Logan Allen loaded the bases in the first inning before escaping on his 24th pitch with a strikeout. That shows a lot of poise to me even if this is an April game.