The game between the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers was over after the first two innings when the Indians were already up 8-0. The Indians ended up going on to beat the Tigers by the score of 8-2. The teams had to wait things out with a 57 minute rain delay in the game but then, the game was more less over on the scoreboard.
Cliff Lee won his 10th game of the season to improve his record to 10-1. Lee came back out in the fifth inning after the rain delay to finish his five innings so he could record the win. He allowed six hits and two runs in his five innings of action.
Rafael Perez pitched two scoreless innings of relief while Rafael Betancourt and Masa Kobayashi pitched one scoreless inning each. Good job by the three relief pitchers.
Ryan Garko hit a three run home run in the first inning and then was hit by a pitch in the second inning with the bases loaded as he led the Indians at the plate with four rbi. Kelly Shoppach also hit a home run in the game as he hit a two run shot in the second inning to finish with two rbi. Jhonny Peralta and Shin-Soo Choo chipped in with one rbi each as well.
The Indians will now start a three game series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
