CHICAGO -- Ryan Raburn showed up to U.S. Cellular Field on Monday morning without a single September plate appearance for the Indians. After waiting patiently for an opportunity to get back in the lineup, the veteran was rewarded with a start against White Sox ace Chris Sale. Talk about a tough assignment.
"He's probably one of the best in the league," Raburn said after Cleveland's 3-2 Labor Day win over Chicago.
Fortunately for the Tribe, Raburn has a knack for staying sharp during prolonged stretches between at-bats, especially when called upon to face a lefty.