With eight of the Tribe's 25 players having minor-league experience this season, a trip on a bus is no big deal.
Clubhouse confidential: The Indians boarded two buses at Progressive Field on Thursday night after getting swept by the New York Mets for the trip to Pittsburgh. It took two hours, 11 minutes.
Reportedly, there were no complaints from the players for the minor-league mode of transportation. Eight of the Tribe's 25 players spent time in the minors this season.
Rolling: Frank Herrmann has thrown a combined 33 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings with the Indians (six innings) and Class AAA Columbus (27 1/3). The streak started April 8. Herrmann was called up June 4.
"He's a good story," said manager Manny Acta. "Especially since he has a degree from Harvard. You know at any time that he was in the minors, he could have walked away and started a new life."
Stat of the day: At least the Indians are consistent. They went into Friday's game against the Pirates at 12-20 at home and 13-20 on the road.