The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers were deadlocked at zero entering the ninth inning of Game 2 of the AL Division Series. Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase, widely regarded as the best at his position in baseball, easily recorded the first two outs of the inning. However, things unraveled as the Tigers recorded three straight hits, including outfielder Kerry Carpenter’s three-run homer that won the game. Clase had a rare terrible performance, and his manager, Stephen Vogt, spoke with reporters after the game about it.
“Emmanuel has been locked down all year,” Vogt told the media, including ESPN. “He’s been almost perfect. He is also human. These things are bound to happen, and while the timing is bad, he will once again have the ball in the ninth inning. This is the best closer in the game for a reason, and they just happened to sign him tonight.”
There’s a reason why many consider Clase a strong contender for the AL Cy Young award. He’s had an incredibly fantastic season, with 4.5 WAR, 47 saves, and an ERA of 0.61. This does not happen to someone of his caliber very often. For it to happen.
Can Emmanuel Clase, Guardians rebound for Game 3 of ALDS?
during the postseason is unfortunate timing, indeed. Will he and the Guardians be able to rebound for Game 3? A trip to Detroit is looming, and getting back on track is imperative in order to capture their first World Series title since 1948. With the series now tied at one game apiece, the next two games will be hosted by the Tigers at Comerica Park. Game 3 is on Tuesday, so the Guardians will need to regroup as they travel to the Motor City. Both teams know each other well, as Cleveland won the AL Central while Detroit finished tied for second with the Kansas City Royals. The Royals are facing off against the New York Yankees in the other ALDS matchup, and they are currently leading the Yankees 4-1 in Game 2. If that result holds, then their series will also be tied at 1-1 before shifting to Kansas City.
If history is any guide, Clase should be able to recover nicely from Monday’s incident. Even the finest in the game can be humiliated at times, as the 26-year-old experienced. Clase heads a bullpen that is widely regarded as one of, if not the greatest, in the MLB. Vogt has done a fantastic job in his first season in charge, succeeding the legendary Terry Francona. Will the Guardians’ postseason run continue to Kansas City or the Bronx? at order for that to happen, they must get back on track at Detroit on Wednesday.
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