Indians rough up Willis, beat Tigers 8-2 (AP)

 
Ryan Garko and Kelly Shoppach both homered in the first two innings against Dontrelle Willis, helping the Cleveland Indians build an eight-run lead in an 8-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. The Indians kept Cliff Lee on the mound after a 57-minute rain delay in the fifth inning and he became the AL's first 10-game winner. [link]

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