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Jul 1, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a single during the first inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 1, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a single during the first inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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On last night’s episode of the Yanks Go Yard Radio Show, we preview the Yankees final series of the first half of the season.

On last night’s episode of the Yanks Go Yard Radio Show, I started off the episode by talking about the New York Yankees (41-43) losing two out of three games to the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. Although the Yankees had 20 hits in a 9-0 win on Tuesday, they managed only two runs in their two losses during the season.

So far on this road trip, the Yankees are 2-4 and they have lost both series to the Padres and White Sox. Tonight, they wrap up the road trip and the first half of their season when they begin a four-game series against the Cleveland Indians (51-33) at Progressive Field.

Terry Francona’s team has been one of the great surprises this season as they are one of the best teams in the American League. The Indians have a 6.5 game lead in the AL Central and they are 25-9 since June 1.

While the Indians are seventh in the American League in runs scored and eighth in home runs, they get contributions from many different players as they have four players with 40+ RBI’s and ten or more home runs. Their leading home run hitter is designated hitter Carlos Santana (19), but keep an eye on All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor (.299, 10 home runs, 43 RBI’s).

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Of course, the talk of the Indians is their pitching staff that has two All-Stars in Danny Salazar and Corey Kluber. Their 3.64 ERA is the best in the American League and they have the second most strikeouts and wins (38) in the AL.

If there is one weakness on the Indians, it is their bullpen. Their closer, Cody Allen, is 18-for-20 saves, but he has a 3.03 ERA. Plus, setup man Bryan Shaw has a 4.41 ERA (second highest on the team of anyone with 20 appearances).

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To get more information on the Indians, my guest was Zach Gewelb from Wahoo’s On First. Zach gave his take on the Indians success this season and how this might be the best Indians team since 2007. Plus, he gave us an update on Michael Brantley, who is on the DL with a shoulder injury. Here are the other topics we discussed:

  • Santana leading the team in home runs
  • First half surprises
  • Pitching Matchup Breakdown
  • Trevor Bauer (Tonight’s Indians starter) has given up three runs or fewer in nine of his last ten starts
  • Can Ivan Nova (Tonight’s Yankees starter) build off his success against San Diego?
  • Corey Kluber (Tomorrow’s Indians starter) has more success than his 8-8 record
  • Chad Green (Tomorrow’s Yankees starter) making his first start against an AL team
  • What has made Danny Salazar (Saturday’s Indians starter) so dominant?
  • CC Sabathia (Saturday’s Yankees starter) has given up 16 runs in his last three starts
  • Carlos Carrasco (Sunday’s Indians starter) has 26 strikeouts in his last three starts?
  • Masahiro Tanaka (Sunday’s Yankees starter) has a 1.14 ERA on the road this season
  • Yankees hitters to watch: Chase Headley and Didi Gregorius
  • Indians hitters to watch: Mike Napoli and Lindor
  • Would Carlos Beltran be a good fit in Cleveland?
  • Is the bullpen the Indians’ biggest need?

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