Did the Tribe Win Last Night throws in the towel on 2014:

They lost it when they started the season 11-17 through the first month and played abysmal defense throughout the season. The Indians haven’t had a losing month since April.

All the while the Indians danced in mediocrity, we were reminded all summer that they were in the same place as they were a year ago. Organization officials and media members alike were always quick to compare the 2014 Indians’ record to that of the 2013 version at the same point. What everyone forgot to mention was the 2013 version ended with a 10-game win streak to make the postseason. Last year wasn’t the conventional route to October.

If they Indians are going back, it looks like they need a 14-game win streak this time. That’s pretty unconventional and unrealistic, too.

There is a common perception that games matter more in September than in April, but plenty of divisions are won or lost in April. There is more leverage to games in September, but only if the race is close.