On any other night, with just about any other offense, this recap is an overall happy one. Sure, I know the rest of you went to bed and are reading this in the morning while I try to stay awake and form words with my fingers, but overall it would be pleasant. Instead, I’m left to explain how the hell Corey Kluber pitched eight innings and still lost.
Not just eight innings, mind you, but eight dominant innings, complete with eight strikeouts and just one walk. Unfortunately, it came with six hits and one big, big hit from Nelson Cruz.