Cleveland Indians: Indians Block Out Distractions and Beat the Jays

7 - 31 - 10     at Toronto     W, 2 - 1     43 - 61

     The chances that the Indians would actually win their Saturday matinee with the Blue Jays were slim.  Less than an hour prior to the first pitch, Jake Westbrook was traded away as part of a three team deal that involved Cleveland, San Diego, and St. Louis.  Westbrook, who was scheduled to make the start on this eventful day, had to be replaced by an emergency starter.  That wound up being Josh Tomlin, making just his second big league start and his first on three days' rest.  However, Tomlin was solid, and the Tribe managed to eke out a victory over Toronto.
     The Indians' first run of the afternoon came without the use of a RBI hit.  Jason Donald drew a bases loaded walk in the 4th to force in Shin - Soo Choo.  Choo would play a bigger role later in the game, but that would come after the Jays tied the contest.
     Bengie Molina created that deadlock with his 5th inning home run that soared over the wall in left - center field. 
     In the 6th, Jose Bautista was thrown out at second base by Asdrubal Cabrera as Bautista took too wide of a turn around the bag following a Vernon Wells single.  That ended the Blue Jays' threat, and it also marked the end of Tomlin's day.  The youngster was able to last 5 1/3 frames during which time he was only touched up for the one tally.
     Cabrera reached base via a one - out walk in the 7th, and he then scored on Choo's bloop double down the line in left.  Fred Lewis bobbled the ball near the seats in foul territory, allowing Cabrera to cross home plate.
     The Tribe took their lead to the bottom of the 9th, and that's when Chris Perez nearly choked it away.  The Jays loaded the bases thanks to a single, a hit batter, a sacrifice bunt, and a intentional walk, but Perez rose the occasion by striking out both Edwin Encarnacion and Travis Snider to the end the ballgame.
     Immediately following that final strikeout, it was reported that Kerry Wood had been dealt to the Yankees for a player to be named later or future cash considerations.