Cleveland Indians: Peralta's Error Proves Costly

4 - 9 - 10     at Detroit     L, 5 - 2     2 - 2
    
      Over the years, Jhonny Peralta has become the most maligned Indians' player among Tribe fans.  Some complain about his lack of clutch hitting, others about his below average defense.  Regardless of the validity of these opinions, the fact remains that Peralta's three - run error in the fifth inning against Detroit was a killer.
     With two outs in the 5th and the bases loaded for the Tigers, the Tribe was clinging to a one - run lead.  Magglio Ordonez grounded a ball to third and it appeared as if the Indians would get out of the frame.  But, Peralta uncorked a wild throw and all three base runners crossed home plate.
     Cleveland's offense could only muster two runs, as Travis Hafner pounded a solo home run, the Tribe's first of the season, and Mike Redmond hit a RBI double which was his fist hit as an Indian.
     David Huff went five solid innings, but it was wasted thanks to the poor offense and defense he was provided with.