8 - 31 - 10 vs. Chicago White Sox L, 4 - 3 53 - 79
The Indians are finding out what it means to be a playoff contender.
The White Sox arrived in Cleveland with a very real possibility of making the postseason, and they have twice produced dramatic victories.
This was a classic pitcher's duel as Justin Masterson and Edwin Jackson both hurled beauties. Masterson received a no - decision even though he only allowed one run through 7 2/3 innings. Jackson got within an out of a complete game, and that was good enough to earn him the win.
Shelley Duncan broke up a scoreless contest in the bottom of the 7th with his solo homer that landed on the home run porch in left field.
The lead did not last very long, however, becuase Masterson surrendered a Mark Teahen RBI single in the 8th.
The Tribe's best chance for victory had come and gone.
Manny Acta went to his bullpen in the 9th, and that turned into a complete disaster. First, Joe Smith walked two Chicago batters, and then, A.J. Pierzynksi took Frank Herrman deep for a three - run bomb.
Jackson did finally run out of steam in the last of the 9th, which allowed Cleveland to score twice on Jason Donald's two - out single to center. Bobby Jenks was then summoned, and after he gave up a base - hit to Matt LaPorta that put the tying and winning runs on base, Jenks induced Michael Brantley into a game - ending ground out.
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