Indians 4, White Sox 2: Sloppy to the end

Defensive miscues create hole, and strange strategy undermines the comeback

The White Sox brought the go-ahead run to the plate with nobody out in the ninth inning of a game they didn't deserve to win. Suboptimal decision-making by Robin Ventura -- and equally poor execution by Adam Eaton -- helped push the Indians across the finish line.

Cleveland led 4-2 entering the ninth, but Cody Allen jeopardized the lead by walking Emilio Bonifacio and hitting Micah Johnson. Up came Eaton, ready to give himself up to move the runners 90 feet.

Here's the problem: He fouled off one bunt, and popped back another to put himself a 1-2 hole.

Here's where Ventura screwed up further: The bunt sign remained on.

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