It’s all over.
The Cleveland Indians’ hope for a post-season spot came to a crashing halt Friday night in Washington.
Following the home finale a week ago, the Tribe was tied with Tampa Bay for the second spot with six games to play. But after an 11-0 win in the first game in Chicago, highlighted by Jose Ramirez’ return to the lineup with two home runs, the offense snoozed and the pitching showed wear and tear in two disappointing losses, 8-3 and 8-0.
Another game of giving up eight runs eliminated Terry Francona’s squad, this one 8-2 to the Nationals.