Game 1 went about as well as could possibly be expected for Cleveland. While Corey Kluber struck out batters at a World Series-record pace (eight of the first nine Cubs outs were via punchout), the Indians rattled Jon Lester for two runs in the first without hitting a ball hard. Although more runs crossed the plate later, the events of the first inning were really all the bullpen protection duo of Andrew Miller and Cody Allen needed, and it all made for a thrilling night for Cleveland sports fans.Its a cliché of course, but there a lot of wisdom to the maxim that a postseason series doesnt really started until the home team loses a game. The Indians simply held serve last night, in a game that saw them with quite possibly the highest implied win expectancy (50 percent) theyll see all series. However, it was a very meaningful hold of serve because its one thing to have a plan, its another thing to execute it. The Tribe have now demonstrated that, just like they did against the Red Sox and the Blue Jays, they can execute it against the Cubs as well.Our team of baseball handicappers is back for a look at Game 2. Last night Dave Tuley (1-1, -0.07 units) split his picks, missing on the Cubs, but scoring with the under. Joe Peta, while backing the Cubs for the series, took a pass on Game 1. Their thoughts on Game 2 follow.Westgate line: Cubs (Arrieta) -145 at (Bauer) +135 Over/under: 7 (-120 over)Game 2 PickCenter: 52 percent picking IndiansJoe Peta: Last night was something of a must-win for the Indians because they had full use of their strengths (Kluber, Miller and Allen), they had a seasons worth of basepath aggressiveness to exploit a Cubs vulnerability (Lester with runners on base) and they were at home. They delivered and they should be congratulated, but it wasnt entirely unexpected. I picked the Cubs in five games, but passed on a Game 1 wager, because, as I said in the series preview, lets give the Indians ... a win in one of the two games they face Lester. Vladislav Namestnikov Rangers Jersey . - NASCAR announced a 33-race schedule for the 2014 Nationwide Series with virtually no changes from this years slate. Ron Greschner Rangers Jersey . Its an influence in football and a big part of the game. http://www.rangershockeyonlineshop.com/ron-greschner-hockey-jersey/ . A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain. Sergei Nemchinov Jersey .S. -- Nikolaj Ehlers registered a hat trick for the third straight game and Jonathan Drouin had a goal and five assists as the Halifax Mooseheads hammered the host Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 10-1 on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Filip Chytil Rangers Jersey . The Croatian served 21 aces and hit 42 winners against Sijsling, who double-faulted to give Cilic a 4-3 lead in the deciding set. "All the players, they know me and they were really happy to see me and they were really happy that this is over for me," Cilic said. NSW Swifts coach Rob Wright has described Sundays amazing trans-Tasman netball grand final as the best domestic game hes ever been involved with.It was a case of so close yet so far - yet again - for the Swifts after their heartbreaking 69-67 double overtime loss to the Queensland Firebirds in Brisbane.In last years grand final, the Swifts led all match but were pipped by the Firebirds with 14 seconds remaining.But Wright still maintained a sense of pride over his sides performance.I think thats the best game domestically Ive ever seen, Wright said.I said to the group that last years (grand final) - even though we were on the wrong end - it was something really incredible and really fantastic to be a part of and today I thought that took it to a new level.It was an incredible game and a privilege to be a part of it.Scores were locked aat both fulltime and after two seven-minute periods of added time, with Queensland taking the win in sudden-death play by becoming the first team to go two goals ahead.ddddddddddddSwifts skipper Kimberlee Green said she felt as if her side had let it slip, after dominating the early stages and smothering Firebirds ace Romelda Aiken under the ring.In extra time we just needed to get one more turnover from them and then we were in with a chance, Green said.Over the course of the game it was a real tussle up and down.We fought back in to draw the game and there were definitely times we thought we could win it, but it definitely takes more than sixty minutes as it turns out.It just wasnt good enough in the end. ' ' '
