Locked On Indians

This episode of Locked On Guardians was recorded live after David Fry propelled the Guardians to a 5-4 win in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Tigers to force a game 5. Today's show talks about how the Guardians didn't get their best matchups in this game but won anyway and how it's better to be lucky than good in the playoffs. We also get into the importance of a huge performance from Brayan Rocchio this series, along with Steven Kwan and how the Guardians don't win this game without Rocchio. The show also touches on Tanner Bibee getting through struggles with command and the importance of the Guardians punching back to win despite the bullpen wobbling late. We discuss how the Guardians should approach Game 5 as a lineup vs. Tarik Skubal and who will be available to pitch for Cleveland.   It's an extra long episode thanks to listener demand at the time and a big Guardians win.  0:59 Guardians' Game Strategy and Unlikely Heroes12:57 Overreactions in Baseball Management15:50 The Importance of Defense in Baseball