The Indians arguably have the best starting pitching around right now. It's tough for them to win when the Indians can't score. 1 run against the Royals Friday night isn't much of a showing for a team hoping to make the post season.
Everyone noted how big the Tiger series was but the series coming up with the Twins will likely tell more as the Twins are the only team playing good baseball in the Central right now.
I'd put C.C. Carmona, Byrd and Westbrook against anyone in baseball right now. The only problem is they aren't going to be able to go 9 every inning and they aren't going to drive in many runs.
Lofton is starting to hit for the Indians as well as Gutierrez and Cabrera which should help.
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