Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On Baseball'.  Tonight on Shish on Sports the webpage, it is the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox.  This is a battle of a first place team (Yankees) versus a cellar dweller (White Sox).  Yankees come in with a record of 41-33, while the White Sox come in with a record of 32-43.  Yankees will be without Starlin Castro, who suffered a hamstring injury last night.
 
Tonight's pitching matchup is Luis Severino for the Yankees and Jose Quintana for the White Sox. Severino comes into tonight's game with a record of 5-3, with a ERA of 3.30, and 95 Ks.  Quintana comes in with a record of 4-8, a 4.69 ERA, and 88 Ks.  

It is New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox, coming up shortly. 

Location: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL

Starting Lineups:
New York Yankees (41-33):
1. Jacoby Ellsbury CF
2. Chase Headley 3B
3. Aaron Judge RF 
4. Gary Sanchez C
5. Didi Gregorius SS
6. Tyler Austin DH
7. Ronald Torreyes 2B
8. Austin Romine 1B
9. Rob Refsnyder LF 
SP: Luis Serevino (RHP) (5-3, 3.30 ERA, 95 Ks)

Chicago White Sox (32-43):
1. Yolmer Sanchez 2B
2. Melky Cabrera LF
3. Jose Abreu 1B
4. Avisail Garcia RF
5. Todd Frazier 3B
6. Matt Davidson DH
7. Tim Anderson SS
8. Kevan Smith C
9. Adam Engel CF
SP: Jose Quintana (LHP) (4-8, 4.69 ERA, 88 Ks)

Top of 1st Inning:
1. Ellsbury 
2. Headley 
3. Judge
Jose Quintana starting as White Sox pitcher. 
​​First pitch around 7:13 p.m. CDT. 
Ellsbury grounds out to Abreu. 1 Out.
Headley grounds out to Anderson. 2 Outs.
Judge draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
Sanchez strikes out swinging. 3 Outs. 
Yankees leave a runner on first base stranded. 

Middle of 1st Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Sanchez 
2. Cabrera 
3. Abreu
Luis Severino starting as Yankees pitcher.
Sanchez doubles to left center field. Runner on 2nd.
Cabrera strikes out swinging. Sanchez to Romine. 1 Out.
Abreu grounds out to Headley. 2 Outs. 
A. Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
White Sox left a man on base stranded. 

End of 1st Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Gregorius
6. Austin
7. Torreyes 
​Gregorius strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Austin strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Torreyes flies out to A. Garcia. 3 Outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half o f 2nd Inning. 

Middle of 2nd Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Frazier
6. Davidson 
7. Anderson 
​Frazier strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Davidson strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Anderson strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Severino strikes out the White Sox side. 

End of 2nd Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
8. Romine
9. Refsnyder
1. Ellsbury
Romine grounds out to Frazier. 1 Out.
​Refsnyder flies out to Engel. 2 Outs.
Ellsbury lines out to Frazier. 3 Outs. 
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Smith
9. Engel
1. Sanchez
Smith singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
​Engel strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Sanchez singles to right field. Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
Cabrera flies out to Ellsbury. 2 Outs.
Abreu hits an RBI-double to right field. Smith scores. Runners on 2nd and 3rd.  NYY 0, CHW 1
A. Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
White Sox leave runners on 2nd and 3rd stranded.

End of 3rd Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 1

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Headley 
3. Judge
​4. Sanchez
Headley strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Judge flies out to A. Garcia. 
Sanchez draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
Gregorius singles to third base. Sanchez advances to second. Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
Quintana throws a wild pitch.  Runners advance 90 feet. Runners on 2nd and 3rd. 
Austin gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs. 
Yankees leave runners on 2nd and 3rd stranded. 

Middle of 4th Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 1

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Frazier 
6. Davidson 
7. Anderson
​Frazier singles to left field. Runner on 1st. 
Frazier gets caught stealing second. 1 Out.
Davidson strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Anderson gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs. 
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 1

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Torreyes
8. Romine
9. Refsnyder
​Torreyes draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
Romine grounds into 5-4-3 double play. 2 Outs.
Refsnyder grounds out to Frazier. 3 Outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 1

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Smith
9. Engel
1. Sanchez
Smith draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st/
Engel sacrifice bunts 3-4.  Smith advances to second.  Runner on 2nd. 1 Out.
Sanchez lines out to Romine. 2 Outs. 
Cabrera grounds out to Severino. 3 Outs. 
White Sox left Smith stranded on second base. 

End of 5th Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 1

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
​1. Ellsbury 
2. Headley
3. Judge
Ellsbury grounds out to Sanchez. 1 Out.
Headley flies out to A. Garcia 2 Outs.
Judge doubles to left center field. Runner on 2nd.
Sanchez flies out to Sanchez. 3 Outs.
White Sox leave a runner stranded on second base. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 1

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Abreu
4. A. Garcia
5. Frazier
​Abreu grounds out to Headley. 1 Out.
A. Garcia grounds out to Gregorius. 2 Outs.
Frazier lines out to Judge. 3 Outs. 
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

End of 6th Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Gregorius
6. Austin 
7. Torreyes
Gregorius strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Austin draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Anthony Swarzak (RHP) replaces Jose Quintana as White Sox pitcher. 
PINCH-RUNNER: Brett Gardner pinch-running for Tyler Austin.
​Torreyes grounds into 4-6-3 double play.  3 Outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Davidson
7. Anderson
8. Smith
SUBSTITUTION: Brett Gardner remains in the game as Designated Hitter.
Davidson strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Anderson strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Smith gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs.
Severino strikes out the White Sox side.

End of 7th Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 1

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Romine 
9. Refsnyder
1. Ellsbury
PITCHING CHANGE: Tommy Kahnle (RHP) replaces Anthony Swarzak as White Sox pitcher.
Romine pops out to Sanchez. 1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING: Tyler Wade pinch-hitting for Rob Refsnyder. 
Wade draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
Ellsbury hits an infield single to third base. Runners on 1st and 2nd.
Headley strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Judge hits an RBI-Single to center field. Wade scores. Ellsbury advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st and 2nd. NYY 1, CHW 1
Sanchez hits an RBI-Double to right center field. Ellsbury and Judge scores.  Runner on 2nd. NYY 3, CHW 1
Gregorius hits an infield single to pitcher. Sanchez advances to third.  
PITCHING CHANGE: Dan Jennings (LHP) replaces Tommy Kahnle as White Sox pitcher. NYY 3, CHW 1
​Gardner lines out to Anderson. 3 Outs.
Yankees leave runners on 1st and 3rd stranded. 

Middle of 8th Inning:
NYY 3, CHW 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Engel
1. Sanchez
2. Cabrera
SUBSTITUTION: Tyler Wade stays in the game to play left field. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Domingo German (RHP) replaces Luis Severino as Yankees pitcher. 
PINCH-HITTING: Alen Hanson pinch-hitting for Adam Engel.  
Hanson draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
Coaches visit to mound. 
Scores: 
Sanchez draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st and 2nd
PITCHING CHANGE: Tyler Clippard (RHP) replaces Domingo German as Yankees pitcher. NYY 3, CHW 1
Clippard throws a wild pitch.  Runners advance 90 feet. Runners on 2nd and 3rd. 
Cabrera draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded. 
Abreu strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
A. Garcia flies out to Judge. 2 Outs.
Frazier draws an RBI-Walk.  Runners move 90 feet.  Hanson scores. Bases Loaded. NYY 3, CHW 2
Nationals Defeat Cubs 6-1 
​Clippard has thrown 9 pitches against Matt Davidson. 
Davidson strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
White Sox leave the bases loaded. 

End of 8th Inning:
NYY 3, CHW 2

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Torreyes 
8. Romine 
9. Wade
​SUBSTITUTION: Alen Hanson remains in game to play center field.
Torreyes grounds out to Jennings. 1 Out.
Romine singles to right field. Runner on 1st. 
Wade gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Ellsbury reaches first base with a catcher's interference. Runner on 1st and 2nd.
Smith commits a passed ball.  Romine and Ellsbury advance 90 feet. 
Headley strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Yankees leave runners stranded on 2nd and 3rd.

Middle of 9th Inning:
NYY 3, CHW 2

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Anderson 
8. Smith
9. Hanson
​PITCHING CHANGE: Dellin Betances (RHP) replaces Tyler Clippard as Yankees pitcher.
Anderson grounds out to Headley. 1 Out.
Smith draws his first base on balls. Runner on 1st.
PINCH-RUNNING: Willy Garcia pinch running for Kevan Smith. 
Hanson draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
Sanchez gets hit by a pitch. Bases Loaded. 
Cabrera fouls out to Gardner.  Garcia does not tag at third. 2 Outs.
WALK-OFF SINGLE: Abreu hits an Walk-Off Single scoring Garcia and Hanson.  NYY 3, CHW 4

Final: 
NYY 3, CHW 4
NYY (41-34)
CHW (33-43)
W: Jennings (3-1)
BS, L: Betances (2, 3-2)
PoG: Abreu 2/5, 2B, 3 RBIs
ToG: 3:25

Final Thoughts: Well Jose Abreu came through in tonight's game. He was 2/5, with 3-RBIs were the difference in tonight's game.  Abreu ends the game with a walk-off single scoring Willy Garcia and Alen Hanson.  As for the Yankees you just get a feeling that their pitching staff is underachieving.  One Yankees pitcher who hasn't underachieve was tonight's starter, Luis Severino. Severino went seven strong, struck out 12, with no walks.  The Yankees Bullpen however has terrible command.  In the last two innings, the Yankees 'Pen gave up 6 base on balls. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging On Shish On Baseball'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 

Hello and welcome to another addition of 'Live Blogging on Shish On Baseball'. Tonight it is the Chicago Cubs versus the New York Mets. The Cubs come in with a record of 32 wins and 32 losses. While the max come in with a record of 29 wins and 34 losses. The Cubs are in game behind the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central, while the New York Mets are 9 1/2 games behind the Washington nationals for the National League East lead.

Tonight's pitching matchup is Mike Montgomery, left-hander for those Chicago Cubs, and Matt Harvey, theright-hander for the New York Mets. Montgomery comes in to tonight's game winless in three decisions with a 2.43 ERA, and 31 Ks. While Matt Harvey comes in with a record of 4-3, 5.02 ERA, 49Ks.

It it is the Chicago Cubs versus New York Mets, coming up shortly.
​
Location: Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Projected Starting Lineups:
Chicago Cubs (32-32):
1. Anthony Rizzo 1B
2. Ian Happ 2B
3. Kris Bryant 3B
4. Miguel Montero C
5. Jon Jay RF
6. Kyle Schwarber LF
7. Javier Baez SS
8. Mike Montgomery P
9. Albert Almora CF

​SP: Mike Montgomery (LHP) (0-3, 2.43 ERA, 31Ks)

New York Mets (29-34):
1. Juan Lagares CF
2. Neil Walker 2B
3. Wilmer Flores 3B
4. Jay Bruce RF
5. T.J. Rivera 1B
6. Travis d'Arnaud C
7. Curtis Granderson LF
8. Jose Reyes SS
9. Matt Harvey P

SP: Matt Harvey (RHP) (4-3, 5.02 ERA, 49 Ks)
​
Top of 1st Inning:
1. Rizzo 
2. Happ
3. Bryant
​Scores:
Matt Harvey starts as Mets pitcher.
First Pitch around 7:12 EDT. 
HOME RUN: Anthony Rizzo hits a lead-off home run off of Matt Harvey.  CHC 1, NYM 0
​HOME RUN: Ian Happ hits a home run off of Matt Harvey.  CHC 2, NYM 0
Bryant flies out to Granderson. 1 Out.
​Montero draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
Jay gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Montero reaches second on passed ball committed by d'Arnaud. Runner on 2nd.
Schwarber flies out to Granderson. 3 Outs. 
Cubs left Montero on second base. 

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Lagares
2. Walker
3. Flores
​Mike Montgomery starting as Cubs pitcher. 
Lagares fouls out to Rizzo. 1 Out.
Walker flies out to Jay. 2 Outs.
Flores grounds out to Baez. 3 Outs.
Mets go down 1-2-3, in the Bottom of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Baez
8. Montgomery
9. Almora
​Baez gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Montgomery lines out to Granderson. 2 Outs.
Almora strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in the Top of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Bruce
5. Rivera 
6. d'Arnaud
​Bruce singles to right field. Runner on 1st. 
​Rivera singles to center field. Runner on 1st and 2nd.
d'Arnaud strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Granderson grounds into 3-6 fielder's choice.  Rivera out at second.  Bruce advances to third.  Runners on 1st and 3rd. 2 Outs.
Reyes reaches on error by Bryant.  Bruce scores. Granderson advances to second. Runners on 1st and 2nd. 2 Outs. CHC 2, NYM 1
Harvey gets called out on strikes.  3 Outs.
Mets leave runners on 1st and 2nd stranded.  

End of 2nd Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Rizzo 
2. Happ
3. Bryant
​Interesting fact just placed on video screen.  Rick Monday was the last Cubs first baseman to hit a lead-off home run.  The date, 9/11/1976.
Rizzo grounds out to Rivera. 1 Out.
Happ grounds out to Walker. 2 Outs.
Of course Rick Monday is known as the player who saved the American Flag.
Bryant gets called out on strikes.  3 Outs. 
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in the Top of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Lagares 
2. Walker
3. Flores
​Lagares singles to right field. Runner on 1st. 
Walker hits a sacrifice bunt to Montgomery.  Walker ends up having a hamstring injury during his run to first.  He will leave the game. Lagares advances to second. Runner on 2nd.
Flores lines out to Schwarber.  2 Outs.
Montgomery now at 51 pitches.
Bruce strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Mets leave Lagares stranded at second base. 

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 2, NYM 1

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Montero
5. Jay
6. Schwarber
Montero gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Jay singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
HOME RUN: Kyle Schwarber hits a 2-run shot off of Matt Harvey.  Jay scores. CHC 4, NYM 1
SUBSTITUTION: Lucas Duda replaces Todd Walker batting 2nd and playing first base. T.J. Rivera goes from first to second base.
Baez grounds out to Rivera. 2 Outs. 
​​Montgomery grounds out to Flores. 3 Outs.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 1

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Rivera 
6. d'Arnaud 
7. Granderson
Rivera singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
​Scores:
d'Arnaud gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Granderson hits infield single to shortstop.  Runners on 1st and 2nd. 1 Out.
Reyes draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded.  1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING: Steven Matz pinch-hitting for Matt Harvey. 
Montgomery now at 70 pitches.
Matz hits an RBI-Infield Single to Baez.  Rivera scores. Granderson and Reyes advance 90 feet. CHC 4, NYM 2
​Lagares hits an RBI-Sacrifice Fly to Jay. Granderson scores.  Reyes stays at second. CHC 4, NYM 3
Duda grounds out to Rizzo, unassisted. 3 Outs.
Mets left Reyes stranded at second base. 

End of 4th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 3

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Almora
1. Rizzo 
2. Happ
​PITCHING CHANGE: Paul Sewald (RHP) replaces Matt Harvey, as Mets pitcher.
Almora grounds out to Flores. 1 Out.
Rizzo gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Happ grounds out to Duda. Duda to Sewald. 3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their Top of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 3

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Flores
4. Bruce
5. Rivera
​Flores grounds out to Baez. 1 Out.
Montgomery now has 80 pitches.
Justin Grimm (RHP) warming up in the Cubs Bullpen.
Bruce flies out to Almora. 2 Outs.
Rivera grounds out to Baez.  3 Outs. 
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Mets Manager Terry Collins will challenge previous call.  Call overturned. Rivera gets a hit on that play. Runner on 1st. 2 Outs.
d'Arnaud flies out to Jay.  3 Outs. 
Mets left Rivera stranded on first base. 

End of 5th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 3

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Bryant
4. Montero
5. Jay
​​Bryant grounds out to Reyes. 1 Out.
Montero grounds out to Rivera. 2 Outs.
Pedro Strop warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Jay singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
Schwarber flies out to left field. 3 Outs.
Cubs leave Jay on first base. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 3

Bottom of 6th Inning:
7. Granderson 
8. Reyes
9. Sewald?
PITCHING CHANGE: Pedro Strop (RHP) replaces Mike Montgomery as Mets pitcher. 
Granderson draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
​Reyes strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING: Michael Conforto pinch-hitting for Paul Sewald. 
Conforto strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Fernando Salas warming up in Mets Bullpen.
Lagares hits an RBI-Triple in center field. Granderson scores.  Runner on 3rd. CHC 4, NYM 4
​Duda draws the base on balls. Runners on 1st and 3rd. 
Flores strikes out swinging 3 Outs.
Mets leave runners on 1st and 3rd stranded. 

End of 6th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 4

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Baez 
8. Strop?
9. Almora Jr.
PITCHING CHANGE: Fernando Salas (RHP) replaces Paul Sewald as Mets pitcher. 
Carl Edwards Jr. warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Baez flies out to Granderson. 1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING: Jason Heyward pinch hitting for Pedro Strop. 
Heyward strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Almora singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Jerry Blevins (LHP) replaces Fernando Salas as Mets pitcher. 
Rizzo strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Cubs left Almora stranded on first base. 

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 4

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
​4. Bruce
5. Rivera
6. d'Arnaud
Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Carl Edwards Jr. (RHP) replaces Pedro Strop as Cubs pitcher. 
​Bruce strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Rivera lines out to center field. 2 Outs.
d'Arnaud lines out to center field. 3 Outs.
Mets go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 4

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Happ
3. Bryant
4. Montero
​Happ grounds out to Flores. 1 Out.
Bryant strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Willson Contreras pinch-hitting for Miguel Montero. 
Addison Reed warming up in Mets Bullpen.
Contreras gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 4

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
​7. Granderson 
8. Reyes
9. Blevins?
​SUBSTITUTION: Willson Contreras remains in game to play catcher for the Chicago Cubs.
HOME RUN: Curtis Granderson hits a solo shot off of Carl Edwards Jr.  CHC 4, NYM 5
​Reyes draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
PINCH-HITTING: Yoenis Cespedes pinch-hitting for Jerry Blevins.  
Cespedes singles to right field. Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
PINCH-RUNNING: Robert Gsellman pinch-running for Yoenis Cespedes.  
PITCHING CHANGE: Hector Rondon (RHP) replaces Carl Edwards Jr. as Cubs pitcher. CHC 4, NYM 5
​Reyes steals third base. 
Lagares lines out to Baez. 1 Out.
HOME RUN: Paul Duda hits a 3-run blast. Granderson and Gsellman score.  CHC 4, NYM 8
Flores singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
​Bruce singles to center field Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
Rivera hits an RBI-single to center field. Flores scores.  CHC 4, NYM 9
d'Arnaud hits into 5-3 double play. 3 Outs.
Mets leave Rivera stranded on second base. 

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 4, NYM 9

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Jay
6. Schwarber
7. Baez
PITCHING CHANGE: Addison Reed (RHP) replaces Jerry Blevins as Mets pitcher.
Jay singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
Schwarber singles to right field. Jay advances to second.  Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
Baez flies out to Lagares. 1 Out. 
PINCH-HITTING: Addison Russell pinch hitting for Hector Rondon.  
Russell gets called out on strikes.  2 Outs. 
Almora singles to center field. Bases Loaded. 
Rizzo grounds out to Rivera. 3 Outs.
Cubs leave the bases loaded.  

Final:
CHC 4, NYM 9
CHC: (32-33)
NYM: (30-34)
W: Blevins (4-0)
L: Edwards Jr. (2-1)
PoG: Curtis Granderson 2/3 HR, RBI, 3 Runs.
ToG: 3:02

Scores:

Final Thoughts: Well it was a battle of the bullpens at Citi Field.  And the Mets Bullpen defeats Cubs Bullpen.  The 5-run, Bottom of 8th Inning was a killer for the Cubs.  First, Granderson leads-off the inning with a solo shot off of Carl Edwards Jr. Later in that inning, Paul Duda hits a 3-run blast off of Hector Rondon.  It would be a 5-run frame for the Mets.  So the depleted Mets defeat the .500 Cubs 9-4.  Cubs take the day off tomorrow, head to Pittsburgh for a weekend series with the Pirates.  The Mets will try to cut into the Nationals lead as they take on Washington, this weekend.  

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging On Shish On Baseball'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 
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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On Baseball'. Tonight it is Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians. White Sox come in, last place in A.L. Central. With a record of 25-33. Meanwhile the Cleveland Indians are 29-28, 1.5 games behind Minnesota Twins, in A.L. Central.

Tonight's starting pitchers are right-hander Miguel Gonzalez for the White Sox and Corey Kluber for the Indians. Gonzalez is 4-6, with a 4.83 ERA, and 40Ks, while Kluber is 4-2, with a 4.36 ERA, and 51Ks.


It is Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians, coming up shortly.

​
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

Starting Lineups:
​Chicago White Sox (25-33):
1. Leury Garcia 2B
2. Melky Cabrera LF
3. Jose Abreu 1B
4. Avisail Garcia RF
5. Todd Frazier 3B
6. Omar Narvaez C
7. Tim Anderson SS
8. Matt Davidson DH
9. Adam Engel CF
​SP: Miguel Gonzalez (RHP) (4-6, 4.83 ERA, 40 Ks)

Cleveland Indians (29-28):
1. Jason Kipnis 2B
2. Francisco Lindor SS
3. Michael Brantley LF
4. Carlos Santana 1B
5. Edwin Encarnacion DH
6. Jose Ramirez 3B
7. Lonnie Chisenhall RF
8. Yan Gomes C
9. Bradley Zimmer CF
SP: Corey Kluber (RHP) (4-2, 4.36 ERA, 51 Ks)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up;
1. L. Garcia
2. Cabrera
3. Abreu
​Scores:
And we are in a Rain Delay. Rain could last an hour over by Progressive Field.
​The game is projected to start at 6:45 p.m. CDT.
Corey Kluber starting as Indians pitcher.
First pitch at 7:46 EDT. 
L. Garcia strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Cabrera hits an infield single to third base.  Runner on 1st.
Abreu grounds out to Ramirez.  2 Outs.
A. Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
White Sox leave Cabrera stranded at second base.  

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Kipnis
2. Lindor
3. Brantley
​Miguel Gonzalez starting as White Sox pitcher.
Kipnis leads off the Indians' 1st Inning, with a double to right center field.  Runner on 2nd. 
Lindor flies out to Cabrera.  1 Out.
Brantley hits an RBI-double to left field.  Kipnis scores. Runner on 2nd.  CHW 0, CLE 1
​Santana grounds out to L. Garcia. Brantley advances to third.  Runner on 3rd.  2 Outs. 
Encarnacion pops out to Frazier.  3 Outs.
Indians leave Brantley stranded on third base. 

End of 1st Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 1

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Frazier
6. Narvaez
7. Anderson
​​Frazier draws a base on balls.  Runner on 1st. 
Narvaez flies out to Zimmer.  1 Out.
Anderson flies out to Chisenhall. 2 Outs.
Davidson gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs.
White Sox left Frazier stranded at first base. 

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 1

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Ramirez
7. Chisenhall
8. Gomes
​Ramirez flies out to Engel.  1 Out.
Chisenhall flies out to Cabrera.  2 Outs.
Gomes draws a 2-out base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Zimmer grounds out to L. Garcia. 3 Outs.
Indians left Gomes stranded on base.  

End of 2nd Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Engel
1. L. Garcia
2. Cabrera
​Engel singles to right field.  Runner on 1st. 
L. Garcia strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Engel steals second base.  Kipnis backs up the bad Gomes throw.  Near disaster for the Indians. 
Cabrera hits an RBI-double to right field. Engel scores. Runner on 2nd.  CHW 1, CLE 1
Abreu draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st and 2nd.
A. Garcia singles to center field.  Zimmer throws out Cabrera at home.  Zimmer to Gomes.  Runners on 1st and 2nd. 2 Outs.
Frazier hits an RBI-single to center field.  Abreu scores.  Runners on 1st and 3rd.  2 Outs.
CHW 2, CLE 1
Narvaez grounds out to Kipnis. 3 Outs.
White Sox left a couple of men stranded on base. 

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHW 2, CLE 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
1. Kipnis
2. Lindor
3. Brantley
​Kipnis gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Lindor grounds out to L. Garcia. 2 Outs.
Brantley grounds out to Abreu, unassisted. 3 Outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in the Bottom of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
CHW 2, CLE 1

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Anderson 
8. Davidson
9. Engel
Scores:
​Kluber now at 60 pitches in this game. 
Anderson gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Davidson strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Engel gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs.
Kluber strikes out the White Sox side, in the Top of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHW 2, CLE 1

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Santana
5. Encarnacion 
6. Ramirez
Gonzalez now has 50 pitches.
Santana hits a foul ball that could have been a home run.
Santana strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Encarnacion hits a single to shallow center field.  Runner on 1st.
Ramirez flies out to A. Garcia. 2 Outs.
Chisenhall doubles off of left field scoreboard.  Encarnacion advances to third.  Runners on 2nd and 3rd.  
Gomes draws the 2-out base on balls.  Bases Loaded.
Coach's visit to mound. Gonzalez has 74 pitches.
Zimmer up to bat, with the bases loaded, 2 outs.  CHW 2, CLE 1
Full count on Zimmer.  Runners will be going for the Indians.
Gonzalez currently at 80 pitches.  30 pitches thrown in this inning by Gonzalez.
Zimmer draws the RBI-walk.  Encarnacion scores.  Chisenhall and Gomes advance 90 feet.  CHW 2, CLE 2
Kipnis grounds out to Abreu, unassisted. 3 Outs.
Indians only scored 1 run, while leaving the bases loaded.

End of 4th Inning:
CHW 2, CLE 2

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
1. L. Garcia
2. Cabrera
3. Abreu
​​L. Garcia doubles to left field.  Runner on 2nd.
Cabrera grounds out to Kluber.  L. Garcia advances to third. 1 Out.
Abreu hits an RBI-sacrifice fly to Zimmer.  L. Garcia scores.  2 Outs. CHW 3, CLE 2
​A. Garcia flies out to Zimmer.  3 Outs. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHW 3, CLE 2

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Lindor
3. Brantley
4. Santana
Lindor flies out to Cabrera. 1 Out.
Brantley grounds out to L. Garcia. 2 Outs.
Santana draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Dan Jennings warming up in the White Sox Bullpen.
HOME RUN: Edwin Encarnacion hits a 2-run home run off of Miguel Gonzalez.  Carlos Santana scores.  CHW 3, CLE 4
​Ramirez doubles to right center field.  Runner on 2nd. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Dan Jennings (LHP) replaces Miguel Gonzalez as White Sox pitcher.
Chisenhall pops out to Anderson.  3 Outs.
Indians leave Ramirez stranded on second base.

End of 5th Inning:
CHW 3, CLE 4

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Frazier
6. Narvaez 
7. Anderson
​Kluber now has 84 pitches.
Frazier grounds out to Gomes. 1 Out.
Narvaez grounds out to Kipnis. 2 Outs.
Anderson singles to left field. Runner on 1st. 
Andrew Miller warming up in Indians Bullpen.
Davidson strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
White Sox leave Anderson stranded on first base. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHW 3, CLE 4

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Gomes
9. Zimmer
1. Kipnis
​Anthony Swarzak warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Gomes strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Zimmer strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Kipnis grounds out to L. Garcia. 3 Outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in the Bottom of 6th Inning. 

End of 6th Inning:
CHW 3, CLE 4

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Engel 
1. L. Garcia
2. Cabrera
​PITCHING CHANGE: Andrew Miller (LHP) replaces Corey Kluber as Indians pitcher.
Engel singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
L. Garcia sacrifice bunts to Santana.  Santana to Kipnis for the out. Engel advances to second.
Runner on 2nd. 1 Out.
Cabrera strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Abreu gets hit by a pitch.  Abreu gets hit in the knee cap area.  White Sox had to help Abreu into the visitor's dugout.   
PINCH-RUNNING: Yolmer Sanchez pinch-running for Jose Abreu.   Runners on 1st and 2nd.  2 Outs.
A. Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
White Sox leave runners on first and second stranded. 

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHW 3, CLE 4

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Lindor
3. Brantley 
4. Santana
SUBSTITUTION: Yolmer Sanchez to play third base.  Frazier moves to first base. 
Scores:
Lindor lines out to Engel.  1 Out.
Brantley flies out to Engel. 2 Outs.
Jake Petricka warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Santana gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in the Bottom of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
CHW 3, CLE 4

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Frazier
6. Narvaez
7. Anderson
​Frazier gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING; Kevan Smith pinch-hitting for Omar Narvaez.  
Smith strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Anderson flies out to Kipnis. 3 Outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in the Top of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHW 3, CLE 4

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Encarnacion
6. Ramirez
7. Chisenhall
​PITCHING CHANGE: Jake Petricka (RHP) replaces Dan Jennings as Indians pitcher.
Encarnacion singles to left field. Runner on 1st. 
PINCH-RUNNING: Daniel Robertson pinch-running for Edwin Encarnacion.
Ramirez singles to right field.  Robertson advances to second.  Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
Chris Beck (RHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Chisenhall hits an RBI-double to right field line.  Robertson scores.  Ramirez advances to third. Runners on 2nd and 3rd.  CHW 3, CLE 5
Gomes hits an RBI-single to left field. Ramirez and Chisenhall scores.  Runner on 1st.  CHW 3, CLE 7
​Zimmer lines into an unassisted double play to Frazier. 2 Outs.
Kipnis pops out to Sanchez. 3 Outs.

End of 8th Inning:
CHW 3, CLE 7

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Davidson
9. Engel
1. L. Garcia
PITCHING CHANGE: Cody Allen (RHP) replaces Andrew Miller as Indians pitcher.
​Davidson flies out to Zimmer. 1 Out.
Engel flies out to Zimmer. 2 Outs.
L. Garcia singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
L. Garcia advances to second uncontested. 
Cabrera grounds out to Allen.  3 Outs.

Final: 
CHW 3, CLE 7
CHW: (25-34)
CLE: (30-28)
W: Kluber (5-2)
L: Gonzalez (4-7)
PoG: Edwin Encarnacion 3/4, HR, 2 RBI
ToG: 3:00

Final Thoughts: Walks killed Miguel Gonzalez and the White Sox.  3 Indians runs off 4 walks.  Once Encarnacion hits the 2-run blast to give the Indians the lead.  It was Miller and Allen time in the last three innings of this game.  

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