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Plesac on the mound as the Indians look for their 80th win

The Indians fell to the Tampa Bay Rays last night 4-0. It was a disappointing loss as the Indians are battling for a wild card spot and are in the still in
Plesac on the mound as the Indians look for their 80th win
Plesac on the mound as the Indians look for their 80th win

The Indians fell to the Tampa Bay Rays last night 4-0.

It was a disappointing loss as the Indians are battling for a wild card spot and are in the still in the division race.

The Indians come into tonight's game with a record of 79-56 on the year.

They are 4.5 games back of the Minnesota Twins for first place in the AL Central. Luckily, the tribe still hold a one game lead over the Tampa Bays Rays.

On the mound for the Indians is right-handed pitcher Zach Plesac.

Plesac comes into the game with a record of 7-4 and a 3.40 ERA.

In his last start, Plesac earned a win against the Kansas City Royals. He went 5.2 innings and gave up 4 hits, 1 run, 1 earned, 2 walks and 5 strikeouts.

On the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays is right-handed reliever Diego Castillo. Castillo is 2-8 on the year with a 3.76 ERA.

Castillo will be begin the game as an "opener." The Rays started doing this concept over a year ago and it has given them much success.

Here is the tribe starting 9:

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