CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Eight pitchers sit on a bench beyond the outfield fence. There are five familiar faces and three newcomers, though one of the familiar faces is on foreign soil.
The ninth inning is Cody Allen's domain. Sure, Terry Francona doesn't typically hesitate to turn to his closer in the eighth inning -- or even the fifth -- if the situation dictates such a decision. Despite his struggles on Saturday, Bryan Shaw remains the Indians' setup man. Zach McAllister bridges the gap to the pair of late-inning relievers.
But who will lead the charge to the bridge?