Indians Go 2-0 Against Yankees in Playoffs!!!

Last Friday evening, October 5, we witnessed the victory thanks to tickets Carly procured in the Indians' lottery. (Thank you Carly!) It was a remarkable pitcher's battle with defining moments such as in the 8th inning when Grady Sizemore stole home on a wild pitch to tie the game at one each. In the top of the 9th inning, the Yankees had two outs and a player on base when power hitter Alex Rodriguez stepped to the plate. He faced the Indians' Fausto Carmona who had pitched the entire game and had a pitch count just in the low 100s. In a drama that had fans holding their breath, Carmona threw eight pitches to A Rod resulting in a three and two count. Then Carmona threw a ninth pitch. A Rod swung and missed and Jacobs Field erupted. Amazing! The Indians finally won 2-1 in the 11th inning when the Indians had the bases loaded and Travis Hafner hit a line drive to right center.

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The Bob Feller statue at Jacobs Field sports an "It's Tribe Time Now" shirt.

Jen, Dave, Lois and Barb show their spirit.

"I can't bear to watch," says Lois. "Tell me what happens."

Tom and Carly cheer the Tribe on to victory.
The 7th inning stretch at Jacobs Field.