A.M. Wahoo’s: Tribe Goes For Sweep of Red Sox in Boston

The Cleveland Indians are set to take on the Boston Red Sox with a chance to sweep the series and advance to the ALCS to take on the Toronto Blue Jays.

Does anyone like rain?

The Cleveland Indians had their chances at a sweep washed away Sunday afternoon in Boston, with the game rescheduled for today at 6 p.m.

While it does not have major effects on the Indians’ chances to win Game 3 and sweep the Red Sox, it did leave Cleveland sports fans with a miserable Browns loss being the only thing to watch on Sunday. At least today’s game should help brighten up the fact it’s Monday.

While the rainout does not change much about today’s game, it did provide rest for both teams’ pitchers if the series goes four or five games. This benefits both Trevor Bauer and Corey Kluber, but it also means Rick Porcello can return to start on Tuesday, if the Red Sox pick up the win today. He did not show many positives in his Game 1 loss, but he is a great pitcher who should be able to bounce back and do much better. Being at home also helps.

Of course, none of this matters if Josh Tomlin and the Indians are able to pick up a win tonight. Even if Tomlin struggles, Andrew Miller will likely be ready to go at any point in the game. Terry Francona proved he does not care much for assigned bullpen roles, understanding the game can be won or lost at many points throughout the game.

A win tonight would not only send the Indians to the ALCS, but would also give the team home-field advantage in the series after the Toronto Blue Jays swept the Texas Rangers Sunday night.

After two days of no Indians baseball, the anticipation for tonight’s game is almost unbearable. While we wait for the workday to end and the Indians to play, let’s take a look at the news surrounding the team and the rest of the MLB in today’s edition of A.M. Wahoo’s.

Cleveland Indians News:

How the Tribe Can Pull Off the Sweep Against the Red Sox

"The home field was defended, and now the Cleveland Indians have a chance to sweep the Boston Red Sox."

The Impact of Sunday’s ALDS Game Three Postponement

"he Cleveland Indians will have to wait another day for their opportunity to sweep the Boston Red Sox in the American League Division Series."

ALDS Game 3 Postponement Could Help Indians (Let’s Go Tribe)

"In just a scant two games in the 2016 postseason, we have already seen Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona do some amazing things."

Tribe’s Offense Fueled by Bottom of Lineup (Indians.com)

"Two games into the American League Division Series, the Indians have received key contributions from some unexpected sources."

MLB News:

ALDS Game 3: Blue Jays Walk Off in Extra Innings (FanSided)

"After two snoozers, the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays finally delivered a game full of feverish rallies and late-game fireworks."

New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez Hints At Return Next Year (Call to the Pen)

"Rain delays are never scripted. How can they be, right? In, fact, they’re usually downright boring."

Boston Red Sox: Hanley Ramirez Confident About ALDS Comeback (BoSox Injection)

"Apparently home-field advantage in the postseason does matter."