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Indians Fall in Game One to the Tigers 7-4; Three Takeaways From the Setback

3. Shaw’s Struggles

Bryan Shaw entered the game in the bottom of the 7th with the game tied following the homer by Indians Carlos Santana, and quickly gave it right back.

Shaw gave up a lead off walk, which set the stage as Nick Castellanos hit his fifth triple of the season to make it a 5-4 Tigers lead.

The Tribe reliever tried to limit the damage, and eventually had to intentionally walked Victor Martinez, putting runners on the corners, but Mikie Mahtook flared an RBI single to left to make it 6-4.

James McCann’s single brought home Victor Martinez to give the Tigers a three-run lead, putting the game away.

It was a tough pill to swallow after the Indians worked hard to tie the game at four.

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Matt Loede has been a part of the Cleveland Sports Media for over 21 years, with experience covering Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, the National Football League and even high school and college events. He has been a part of the Cleveland Indians coverage since the opening of Jacobs/Progressive Field in 1994, and spent two and a half years covering the team for 92.3 The Fan, and covers them daily for Associated Press Radio. You can follow Matt on Twitter HERE.

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