5 Notes from Indians vs Reds 4-4 Tie

3. Kipnis and Lindor Take the Field

Two of the Tribe’s stars, Francisco Lindor and Jason Kipnis, took the field for their Cactus League debuts on Wednesday. Kipnis drew a walk in his first trip to the plate and stole a base, finishing the day 0-for-2.

Lindor went 1-for-3 with a single.

These two players are centerpieces of the franchise and could be one of the best middle infield combinations in all of baseball in 2016. Kipnis made the All-Star Game for the second time of his career in 2015, hitting .303 on the season.

Lindor was second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2015 and is already one of the best shortstops in the league. If Lindor and Kipnis can build upon their success in the second half of 2015, they both should be All-Star candidates in 2016.

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