Cleveland Indians: Marson Keys Rout

9 - 7 - 10     at Los Angeles Angels     W, 6 - 1     57 - 82

     For an Indians' team struggling to score runs, Lou Marson's grand slam was the perfect remedy.  The slam was Marson' first in the big leagues, and it was just his fourth career homer.
     Michael Brantley's speed paid dividends for Cleveland as they opened the scoring in the 3rd inning.  The Indians' center fielder singled before turning his motor on.  He stole second base and then scampered down to third when Eric Aybar failed to handle Mike Napoli's throw.  Brantley's escapade enabled him to score when Shin - Soo Choo flied out to center field.
     Torrii Hunter's long homer to center in the 5th evened the score and put the pressure back on the Tribe's offense.
     The bats wasted no time in responding as Travis Hafner's fly ball barely cleared the wall in left - center in the top of the 6th, and after being taken to instant replay, the play stood.
     Next, it was Cleveland's young guns that stole the show.  Jordan Brown singled, and Jason Donald and Luis Valbuena both drew walks.  That set the stage for the heroics of Marson, and at that point, the game was in the bag.
     Justin Masterson cruised to the victory on the strength of his seven inning effort during which time he only allowed one run.