Cleveland Indians: Hernandez Too Much for Indians

9 - 5 - 10     at Seattle     L, 3 - 0     55 - 82

     On most days, one run is enough for Seattle's Felix Hernandez.  On this day, the Indians gave him three.  Needless to say, they didn't stand a chance.
     King Felix shut the Tribe out through the eight innings that he pitched while striking out nine.  Cleveland had some opportunities off of him, but every time they threatened, Hernandez responded by dealing a nearly unhittable pitch.
     The Mariners took the early lead in the 2nd when Asdrubal Cabrera turned a tailor - made, double - play ball into a fielder's choice and a RBI for Michael Saunders.
     Russell Branyan then single - handedly put the game out of reach.  He launched a solo home run to right field in the 6th, and he smashed a RBI double off the wall in left - center in the 8th.
     Jeanmar Gomez produced another quality start, but this time his six frames of two - run ball were not nearly good enough to earn him the victory.  Instead, he became the loser, and the loss was his third.
     The only fire the Indians showed all afternoon came from their mananger, Manny Acta.  Acta was ejected from the game for arguing a poor, but in the end, meaningless, call by Hunter Wendelstedt in the bottom of the 5th.