The Cleveland Indians won again against the Toronto Blue Jays and now lead the series 3-0. The Indians again relied heavily on their bullpen, using 7 pitchers. Starter Trevor Bauer departed after only 2 outs in the first inning due to injury.
On Friday Bauer cut his pinky finger on his pitching hand trying to repair a drone. It required several stitches and was bandaged before the game. MLB rules prohibit even a band-aid on the pitching hand, so Bauer could only rely on the stitches to hold. They didn't. A tv viewer could see blood dripping from his hand after about 15 pitches. Maybe the wound will heal enough and Danny Salazar can return from his injury in time for the World Series. Even if the Indians win today (ending the ALCS), the World Series won't start until next Tuesday, October 25.
A Canadian activist had filed a lawsuit to bar the Indians from calling themselves Indians and wearing the Chief Wahoo logo on their uniforms while in Canada. The activist insisted that the team’s name and logo are demeaning and “offensive” to indigenous people. However, a few hours before the game a judge ruled against the plaintiff.
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