C.C. Sabathia did it all, giving up only three hits in nine scoreless innings and recording his first two-hit game, but he did not factor in the decision, as the Indians lost to the Reds in 12 innings. Casey Blake extended his hitting streak to 19 games, while Grady Sizemore had two hits.
Alex Gonzalez delivered an RBI single in the 12th inning, lifting the Reds over the Indians. Center fielder Josh Hamilton kept the game scoreless in the top of the inning by throwing out a runner at the plate. Aaron Harang allowed just three hits while striking out 10 over seven strong innings.
a-Singled for Weathers in the 9th. b-Flied out for Hopper in the 11th. c-Doubled for McBeth in the 12th.
BATTING 2B: Dunn (11, Sabathia), Moeller (1, Fultz). TB: Dunn 2; Conine; Moeller 2; Gonzalez 2; Castro. RBI: Gonzalez (27). 2-out RBI: Gonzalez. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Encarnacion; Dunn; Phillips. S: Hopper; Ross. GIDP: Gonzalez. Team LOB: 7.
FIELDING PB: Ross (4). Outfield assists: Hamilton (Michaels at home). DP: 2 (Gonzalez-Phillips-Conine, Hamilton-Ross). Pickoffs: Coutlangus (Barfield at 1st base).