The good news: Barring a wild finish to the AL Wild Card race, the Cleveland Indians will not have to face Blake Snell and Ji-Man Choi again this season.
The bad news: The Tampa Bay Rays’ starting pitcher and designated hitter, respectively, were able to deliver one last punch to the Tribe, prevailing 3-1 in the series finale.
Snell, in particular, sought to humiliate the Tribe, pitching six no-hit innings before Jose Ramirez broke up the no-hitter and the shutout with a solo home run to left field. The Rays ace, who you might remember was only named to the All-Star Game earlier this season as an alternate, looked every bit the AL Cy Young candidate that he is this season.