For the football world to be able to acknowledge it on the same day is fitting

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians attempt to complete a three-game sweep of Minnesota on Wednesday while handing the Twins their 13th straigth loss.The first two contests were one-run games with Cleveland winning 1-0 in 10 innings on Monday and 5-4 on Tuesday.The Indians are expected to have a new player Wednesday as the club, according to multiple reports, has reached an agreement with the Oakland Athletics on a trade for outfielder Coco Crisp. The official announcement will be made Wednesday. Its not known whether Crisp will be in uniform for Wednesdays game, or Friday for the start of a three-game series with Miami at Progressive Field.In winning the first two games of the Minnesota series, the Indians received good work from their bullpen, particularly Tuesday. Struggling starter Josh Tomlin was removed in the second inning, but five relievers combined to pitch 7 1/3 scoreless innings on three hits.Thats a lot to ask of your bullpen, but we found a way to win, Indians manager Terry Francona said.Although the acquisition of Andrew Miller in a trade with the Yankees a month ago still gets most of the attention, right-hander Dan Otero has been an equally important member of the bullpen. Otero got the win Tuesday, pitching 2 2/3 scoreless and hitless innings, with three strikeouts and no walks. In 50 appearances this year, he is 4-1 with a 1.25 ERA.Hes like a wildcard for us out there, Francona said. He can pitch anywhere, and all he does is gets outs. Thats really valuable.The Twins, meanwhile, would just like to win a game in order to avoid making some unwanted history. The Twins 12-game losing streak is the third-longest in team history. The team record is 14 set in 1982.Not even a sensational season by Brian Dozier is enough to make Twins manager Paul Molitor forget about the fact that the team has gone two weeks without a win.Dozier homered on the first pitch Tuesday, giving him 12 home runs in August. Thats the most home runs in a month by a Twins player since Harmon Killebrew hit 12 in July 1969.Thats nice, but now is not the time to consider what individuals have done. Not when were trying to get out of this (losing) streak, Molitor said.The pitching matchup Wednesday features Clevelands Corey Kluber versus Pat Dean (1-4, 6.24).Kluber (14-8, 3.07 ERA) hasnt lost a game since July 3. In nine starts since, he is 7-0 with a 1.75 ERA. In 16 career starts versus the Twins, he is 6-5 with a 3.76 ERA after a 6-3 loss in mid-May when he gave up four runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings.Dean (1-4, 6.24) makes his second start since being recalled from Triple-A Rochester. 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Friday nights clash between Geelong and Western Bulldogs is a finals-shaping blockbuster.Its also a case study in managing the emotion of an AFL season.Geelong will celebrate their storied milestone men Corey Enright and Jimmy Bartel in front of a capacity Simonds Stadium crowd.Enright becomes the all-time games record holder for the Cats in his 326th outing while Bartel plays match 300.For the visitors, theres a very different feeling.Coach Luke Beveridge was almost in tears as he discussed the long-term injuries suffered by Mitch Wallis and Jack Redpath in their last-out loss to St Kilda.Injuries have been a constant refrain in the Bulldogs year, losing captain Bob Murphy and youngster Josh Prudden to ACL ruptures earlier in the season.Theyve lost more players to injury than any other top eight side this season, allowing Beveridge to name an unchanged side just twice all year.Hearing the news of two more fallen Dogs, Geelong coach Chris Scott said he wasnt thinking about them as an opponent coach but more just as a footy fan.The Bulldogs have some challenges. Im sure theyll be wound up, he said on Wednesday.The whole industry feels for individuals when they have devastating injuries and you feel for the club as well.We know what its like to have emotion-charged injuries. Dan Menzel didnt play for four years.It takes a little bit of a toll. Our heart goes out to them.ddddddddddddGeelongs long-serving Cats will be feted on Friday night, and Scott said he was delighted theyd share the limelight.Its been fantastic in a way the two guys are sharing it. They have so much shared experience, he said.For the football world to be able to acknowledge it on the same day is fitting.However, he urged some caution for his players.I think there is a risk too you get too emotionally wound up, Scott said.The priority for our guys, especially the guys enjoying milestones, is the season maintains momentum.Exactly how to keep the momentum gained in last Saturdays defeat of high-flying Adelaide is a conundrum for Scott.Zac Smith (managed) and Lachie Henderson (concussion) are expected to be available to play the Bulldogs, but possible exclusions Jed Bews and first-gamer Sam Menegola showed their worth against the Crows.In normal circumstances when guys come in and play well youd like to think theyd hold their spot, he said.But weve got really good availability. A couple of guys (are) coming back who have been mainstays of our team.Its been a challenging time trying to pick our best look for this week.Josh Caddy (knee) could also make a return after five weeks on the sidelines, whether in the seniors or reserves. ' ' '