Watch: LeBron amps up Cleveland crowd ahead of ALDS Game 2

Who better to pump up the home crowd than a hometown champion?

Prior to the Cleveland Indians' Game 2 showdown Friday with the Boston Red Sox, local basketball star LeBron James made an appearance, as he emerged onto Progressive Field to motivate the squad before the game.

While the Red Sox were dominant in the regular season, the Indians came out victorious Thursday in Game 1.

Corey Kluber has the ball for Cleveland, while David Price toes the rubber for Boston.

(Video courtesy: MLB.com)