Cliff Lee has been outstanding all year for the Indians. Last night was no different, as he gave up only 2 runs on 6 hits over 8 innings, while striking out 10 and walking none. However, the Indians' bullpen isn't so spectacular. Indians "Closer" (and I use that term loosely, here) Masa Kobayashi made it interesting in the 9th, giving up 2 runs without recording a single out. Lee improved his record to 14-2, as the Indians beat the Twins 5-4. Rafael Perez stopped the bleeding and picked up the save, after taking over for Kobayashi.

Twins OF Carlos Gomez suffered a lower back injury in the first inning. He slammed into the outfield wall while catching a sacrifice fly, and did not get up. He was taken off the field in a stretcher, on a cart. He was taken to the hospital for tests, which were all negative. He was reportedly back in the clubhouse after the game, and walking.

Jair Jurrjens was brilliant on the mound, and Brian McCann provided more than enough offense with one swing of the bat, as the Braves beat the Phillies 8-2. Jurrjens gave up only 3 hits in 8 shutout innings, with 6 K's and 1 walk. McCann was 2-3, with 2 HR 5 RBI's. One was a solo HR in the 4th, and the other was a grand slam in the 9th.

The Rangers' lineup was operating on all cylinders, as every single batter in their lineup had at least one hit, in a 14-6 victory over the Athletics. Josh Hamilton, David Murphy and Chris Davis all homered for the Rangers. Alan Embree and Andrew Brown each gave up 4 runs in the 9th to let the game get completely out of reach.

----- Other Games -----

AL:
Blue Jays 5, Mariners 4 - Ichiro made a rare error, allowing the game-winning run to score
Angels 6, Orioles 5 - Brian Burres allowed 7 hits and 5 ER (2 HR) in 1 2/3 innings for the loss
Rays 5, Royals 3 - Carlos Pena: 2-4, 2 RBI, HR, 2B
White Sox 6, Tigers 5 - Jermaine Dye: go-ahead 2-run HR in the 9th off Detroit closer Todd Jones
Yankees 1, Red Sox 0 - Joba Camberlain: 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 9 K, 1 BB

NL:
Marlins 3, Cubs 2 - Josh Johnson: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 8 K, 3 BB ... Jeremy Hermida: PH HR in 9th
Mets 7, Cardinals 2 - Mike Pelfrey: 7 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 5 K, 0 BB, wins 7th straight decision
Rockies 7, Reds 2 - Aaron Cook: 8 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 4 K, 0 BB ... Brad Hawpe: 2-5, 2-run HR
Diamondbacks 10, Giants 2 - Dan Haren: 8 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 9 K, 0 BB ... Mark Reynolds: 2-5, HR, 3 RBI
Padres 6, Pirates 5 - Adrian Gonzalez: 2-3, HR, 2 RBI ... Josh Bard: 2-4, 2 RBI
Astros 3, Brewers 1 - Astros snap the Brewers' 8-game winning streak
Dodgers 3, Nationals 2 - Nomar Garciaparra: 1-3, 2 RBI


----- Other MLB News -----

Mike Hampton is back... time to get the pool going for when he's going to be back on the DL.

Big Papi is back, as well.

The Yankees made a pretty big trade.


Streakers - In case any team tries to make history, I'm going to list the teams with the longest active winning and losing streaks. Today's streakers:
Yankees: 7 wins
Mariners: 6 losses