KANSAS CITY -- Indians manager Terry Francona does not believe momentum for the American League Division Series is created in the final games of the regular season. Francona is a firm believer that it can be created during the four off-days prior to the postseason.
That is why the club has planned an intrasquad game for 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Progressive Field, where the Tribe will practice for three days before traveling to Houston for the ALDS (Game 1 is Friday, Oct. 5). Cleveland's regulars will square off against the reserves, and while there is risk involved in holding such a game, Francona feels it will be a critical part of his club's preparation.