Three Takeaways from Tribe's Loss To Diamondbacks on Saturday

The Cleveland Indians lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 11-2. Hours before that, the Philadelphia Phillies scored 12 runs in the first inning against the

The Cleveland Indians lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 11-2.

Hours before that, the Philadelphia Phillies scored 12 runs in the first inning against the Washington Nationals.

Does this mean the Philliies and D-Backs are locks to make the NLCS?

Of course not.

Welcome to baseball.

Win three in a row against a really good team. Drop a couple to a team with less talent. Remember what the Tribe went through with the Twins last year?

Cleveland wraps up its six-game road trip Sunday afternoon in Arizona and will be glad to raise the A.L. Banner in front of their home fans Tuesday.

However, here are a few notes that stood out from Saturday's loss.

1. Trevor Bauer was rolling early

Bauer was in a groove to start the game, striking out six in four shutout innings.

He had great command of his curveball and a lively fastball which froze hitters.

He got out of the fourth inning with runners on the corners, striking his way out of a jam, and managed to get out of a similar situation in the fifth, allowing only one run thanks to a much needed double play.

In the sixth, Bauer's luck ran out.

David Peralta went yard, Yasmany Tomas drove in Paul Goldschmidt with a triple and Brandon Drury plated an RBI double.

Bauer ended his night with four earned runs allowed in 5.1 innings.

2. Bullpen Wasn't Any Better

The bullpen had a rough night, especially Shawn Armstrong, who allowed five runs in the bottom of the eighth.

Bryan Shaw and Boone Logan also each gave up a run in the game, but it wasn't the type of situation you'll usually see them make appearances.

Typically, expect Shaw and Logan to enter games when the Tribe is leading by two or three - not trailing by four or five.

The game was pretty much out of reach by then anyway, but it's the first rough outing for the Tribe pen this season.

3. Yandy Can Play Defense

All Spring long we heard about how Yandy Diaz "hit his way onto the roster."

While his bat is the main reason he's up here, Diaz made a few beautiful plays at the hot corner Saturday night.

Playing third base at the Major League level isn't easy for anybody, but it was an impressive night for the rookie, whose defense has been questioned throughout his professional career.

The Tribe is 3-2 on the season with both losses coming on nights when the bottom half of the rotation took the mound.

We'll see if getting back to the aces will make a difference.