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I hope that's b/c he is trying too hard, b/c of his huge contract. That's not the guy we expected when we signed him!

I'm watching a replay of the game paying special attention to Encarnacion. He's definitely a pull hitter. That last at bat with the bases loaded and one out, Encarnacion had FOUR perfect pitches to hit to right field. He pulled two pitches weakly to third in foul territory. The third he hit to Frazier for the double play. In total, Encarnacion had eight perfect pitches to hit to right field. The results were two strikeouts and two bases loaded double plays.

J.R. Got any good pics from opening day? Share them on FB or here.

HB: Unfortunately, I was in such a rush to get to the game that I forgot to bring my camera

But I'll post some videos from MLB, and here is a great photo gallery:

https://www.facebook.com/Indians/photos ... =3&theater

Indians AL championship ceremony

04/11/17 | 00:27:48

The Cleveland Indians celebrate their 2016 American League championship with a ceremony before their home opener against the White Sox

http://m.mlb.com/video/v1272857083/cwsc ... 6104914520

Indians Opening Day lineup intro:

http://m.mlb.com/video/v1272945983/cwsc ... ry=indians

Raising the championship flag:

http://m.mlb.com/video/v1272732283/cwsc ... ry=indians

Brantley on MLB TV

http://m.mlb.com/video/v1273525483/bran ... ry=indians

Several more videos can be found here:

http://m.mlb.com/video/search?query=indians

Avisail Garcia looks like he's using a whiffle ball bat. Hawk said the short bat improved his bat speed. Must be working. He's hitting close to .500 on the year.

Almost have to feel sorry for Encarnacion. He's in a real funk.

The offense is really struggling especially in the clutch hit department. Don't look now but Holland has a no-no going.

Salazar heading for 100 pitches after 4 2/3 innings

End of 5 still looking for our first hit. Three lead off walks so far, all stranded at first base. That's when you know things aren't going well.

Salazar starts the sixth with 95 pitches in the books.

Strikes out the side! 11th strikeout. Too bad we can't support him with a couple of runs.