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Miscommunication Leads Indians to Use Wrong Pitcher in Ninth-Inning Meltdown

A miscommunication from the Indians spearheaded an unbelievable comeback by the Reds on Tuesday. Cincinnati scored all seven of its runs during the ninth inning of a 7-4 win.

According to The Athletic's Zack Meisel, Cleveland manager Terry Francona told pitching coach Carl Willis to call for "OP" for Oliver Perez on the bullpen phone. But Willis thought he said "OT" for Dan Otero, who entered the game, and Francona was surprised to see Otero.

He gave up a go-ahead three-run double from Joey Votto during a seven-run ninth inning after the bullpen wasted a gem from Trevor Bauer in the loss.