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Indians' ALDS fate rests with Terry Francona's most debated decision

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NEW YORK – Terry Francona sat in his chair, hands resting on his stomach, fingers intertwined, surrounded by Cleveland writers in his office at Yankee Stadium prior to Game 4.
This is a position Francona often takes while fielding questions from the media, resting back in his seat as he explains the thought process behind his in-game strategy.
During this particular exchange, the Indians’ manager was lamenting the challenges of playing one man short — a development which was created by Edwin Encarnacion’s unfortunate ankle injury in Game 2.
“You can’t do everything,” Francona said. “There’s just no way around it.