Cleveland's Starters Are Unhittable Right Now

Deadspin found this 5/15/2008 on www.sportsloungeblog.com [flag]

The offensively charged Cleveland Indians have had trouble producing runs at a rate they’re capable of, but their dominant starting pitching, especially up late has made up for it and propelled them into first place in the AL Central. AL Cy Young award winner C.C. Sabathia tossed a complete game shutout last night, striking out 11 on only five hits in leading the Indians to a 2-0 victory ... [link]

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Yes, He Can [Blogdome]
Published 5/15/2008 by Will Leitch at Deadspin
... brother-in-law talks about his new job at Oregon State. [Blazers Edge] • Rioting because of television problems. [Machochip] • So, we guess Big Brown's definitely gonna win, right? [Rumors And Rants] • How to heckle the Twins. [Heckler's Prospectus] • Why can't O.J. Mayo hire an agent again? [Foul Balls] • Any chance Brandon Webb could win 30 games? [Vegas Watch] • The Indians pitchers are out of control right now. [The Sports Lounge] • Great. We have to deal with Ryan Braun for eight more years in Milwaukee. ...

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