The upswing in the Cleveland Indians hitting gets all of the ink because the pitching has been consistent from Opening Day on. The Tribe has risen all the way to fifth in the American League in runs scored after being near the bottom of the league as late as the end of May. One by one, the bats got going. First, Travis Hafner and Grady Sizemore, then Jhonny Peralta, then Victor Martinez started hitting. But, let’s not forget about the hurlers.
Yesterdays 5-4 victory against Tampa Bay marked the ninth straight game Cleveland has held the opposition to four runs or less, and they have won seven of the nine games. The starters have pitched into the seventh inning in seven of those games as well, giving the bullpen a much needed rest. This performance didn’t all come against weak offensive teams, as they accomplished the feat versus Tampa (8th in the AL in runs), Texas (3rd), and Baltimore (10th).
There have been unsung heroes as well. Rookie Fernando Cabrera threw 2-1/3 innings of scoreless relief against the Orioles to pick up a victory. Bob Howry isn’t unsung as he has 20 holds on the season, but he has given up just one run on four hits in 12-1/3 innings over the last month. Scott Sauerbeck has made up for the absence of Arthur Rhodes (who should be back soon) with quality performances vs. left handed hitters.
The weakest of the starters recently has been Jake Westbrook, but he gutted out six tough frames against Texas, getting a double play ball to escape a bases loaded situation with a 5-4 lead, and gave up four in the first against the Devil Rays, but recovered to pitch into the seventh without allowing anybody else to score. C.C. Sabathia has rebounded from a tough July to go 4-0 in August, including allowing just 3 runs in 15 innings on the last homestand.
The team’s offensive boost has been needed and welcomed, and takes pressure off of the pitching staff. But, don’t overlook the job the hurlers have done, which is nothing different than what they have done all season long.
MW
Cleveland Sports Perspective 
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