Cleveland — It was already a rough night for Tigers rookie Matt Manning. Somehow, though, if he could’ve gotten the last out in the fourth inning, he might’ve salvaged something positive.
Didn’t happen. The fourth inning devolved quickly, too quickly. He was nearing his pitch ceiling for the night and the only thing standing between him leaving the game with a reachable four-run deficit was Indians slugger Jose Ramirez.
Lefty Miguel Del Pozo was warm in the bullpen, but turning the switch-hitting Ramirez to the right side of the batter's box is rarely a good idea.