Dropping two to the Tigers probably wasn’t the way that Cleveland wanted to start their 2021 campaign, but they hit the ball hard, did technically outscore their opponent, 13-11, and they will play at home for the first time this season. Pretty easy to forget a rough first series with that in mind.
When Cleveland does take to Progressive Field, they’ll be facing someone very familiar with the corner in Carlos Santana. The 2019 Silver Slugger and All-Star will return home for the first time since signing a two-year deal with the Royals this offseason.
Kansas City’s offense rolled through their first two games, outscoring the Rangers, 25-14, before sputtering to just three runs in their series final Sunday.