That came dangerously close to being the worst regular-season loss in franchise history.
In the last 100 years, only nine teams have managed to a lose a game in which their starting pitcher tossed nine innings of one-hit, shutout ball—a feat the Indians nearly accomplished on Tuesday night against the Angels.
Carlos Carrasco pitched one of the most brilliant games of his career—arguably more dominant than his near no-hitter against Tampa Bay in early July.
But thanks to a pathetic hitting performance (even by Indians standards) the Tribe was forced into extra innings, where Giovanny Urshella saved the day.