The Cleveland Indians came up just short against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday as they lost 6-5. The Indians had runners on third and second with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning but they were unable to score a run to force extra rinnings.
Rafael Betancourt (1-3) ended up with the loss as he pitched the seventh and eighth innings for the Indians. Indians starting pitcher Jake Westbrook only lasted five innings as he gave up five hits and three runs in the game. No the usual performance that Indians fans are used to seeing out of Westbrook.
Jhonny Peralta led the Indians at the plate as he hit his 11th home run and had two rbi in the game. Victor Martinez and David Dellucci also had one rbi each in the game for the Indians.
The Indians will now be off on Thursday before starting up a weekend series with the Kansas City Royals. The Indians need to have a very good road trip if they want to get back towards the top of the pack in the American League Central Division.
