The Cubs scored 10 runs in the first three innings and then, with the bullpen depleted, added seven more in the ninth.
Wednesday’s One Last Thing: It’s never wanted, but David Murphy got to have a little fun amidst a train wreck.
Murphy never wants a game to reach this situation, of course. But when it’s already 10-0 in the ninth and your platoon partner has thrown 20-plus pitches, why not have a little fun?
Ryan Raburn started the ninth, got two outs and then Murphy was called in to pitch, little league style, from left field by Indians manager Terry Francona.