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Justin Masterson outduels Justin Verlander as first-place Indians beat Tigers 2-1 for sweep

Justin Masterson matched Justin Verlander pitch for pitch for first his career win over Detroit, and the first-place Cleveland Indians did just enough to beat the reigning AL MVP 2-1 Thursday and complete a three-game sweep of the underperforming Tigers.Shin-Soo Choo homered on the third pitch from Verlander (5-2) as the Indians won for the eighth time in 10 games and opened a six-game lead over third-place Detroit in the AL Central.Detroit has dropped six of eight, and manager Jim Leyland was ejected in the fifth inning.Masterson (2-3) entered 0-4 in seven starts against the Tigers. He allowed one run and five hits in seven innings.Chris Perez put the tying run on in the ninth but got his 16th straight save since blowing one on opening day.The Indians faded down the stretch last season, when injuries — and the Tigers — overwhelmed them. Detroit won the final 10 meetings between the clubs, but Cleveland has won the first three of 18 against their division rivals, giving more legitimacy...

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  1. The Master: Indians' Justin Masterson goes distance as Indians beat Reds 8-1 and finish sweep

    Swept in Cincinnati last week, the Indians came home and returned the favor.Justin Masterson finished off the Reds — completely.Masterson pitched a three-hitter for ...

  2. Justin Masterson allows 10 runs, Cleveland Indians lose 12-5 to Minnesota Twins

    Early Saturday, Cleveland manager Manny Acta said he was expecting more from his starting pitchers this season. The rotation entered the game against Minnesota with ...

  3. Masterful effort lifts Tribe past Yanks

    Justin Masterson cooled off the New York Yankees, tossing his second shutout of the season, as the red-hot Cleveland Indians nipped the New York Yankees, 1-0, in the...

  4. Phils return home to face Tribe

    Runs were scarce for the Philadelphia Phillies the last time they encountered the Cleveland Indians about two weeks ago.The Indians embarrassed the Phillies in a two...

  5. Masterson outduels Verlander, Tribe sweep Tigers

    Justin Masterson outdueled Justin Verlander on Thursday afternoon and the Indians defeated the Tigers, 2-1, to complete a three-game sweep.Verlander (5-2), who took ...

  6. Masterson knocked around again; Indians lose 7th straight, 10-2 to Tigers

    Justin Masterson was searching for any silver lining he could find after another bad start."It's really disappointing to let my team down. The biggest thing is that ...

  7. Masterson again beats former team, Santana hits go-ahead homer as Indians top Red Sox 7-3

    Justin Masterson took some pressure off new teammate Ubaldo Jimenez at Fenway Park on Thursday night.With Jimenez set to make his Indians debut Friday night at Texas...

  8. Masterson eyes fourth victory against Red Sox

    Justin Masterson tries to become the first pitcher to four wins on Wednesday when the Cleveland Indians continue a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox at Progr...

  9. Masterson eyes third win of year in opener with White Sox

    Right-hander Justin Masterson goes for a third consecutive win to start the season on Friday night when the Chicago White Sox visit Progressive Field for the first o...

  10. Yankees, Indians set to play two in Cleveland

    The New York Yankees pounded the Cleveland Indians the last time the two clubs met in a rain-shortened series and are set to square off again Monday in a doubleheade...

  11. Indians eyeing sweep after another win vs. A's

    Nick Swisher and Carlos Santana each hit a home run in the sixth and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Oakland Athletics, 4-3, on Wednesday.Michael Brantley drove i...

  12. Yanks blank Indians, earn split of doubleheader

    Vidal Nuno tossed five scoreless innings to earn his first major-league win and a six-run seventh frame vaulted the New York Yankees to a 7-0 win over the Cleveland ...

  1. Justin Masterson pitches 7 strong innings to lead Indians to 6-2 win over Orioles

    Justin Masterson pitched seven innings of five-hit ball, Shelley Duncan homered and hit two doubles, and the Cleveland Indians beat the skidding Baltimore Orioles 6-...

  2. Justin Masterson wins fourth straight and Cleveland beats Kansas City 7-5

    If anybody wonders whether the first-place Cleveland Indians are for real, Justin Masterson suggests they take a close look at Wednesday night's 7-5 victory over Kan...

  3. Justin Time: Justin Masterson wins fifth straight start as Indians romp over Royals 9-4

    Coined by actor-turned-bad-boy Charlie Sheen, the catchphrase on the front of Justin Masterson's black T-shirt said it all."Duh, Winning."That's how the Cleveland In...

  4. Indians' Justin Masterson ends 11-decision losing streak with 10-1 win over White Sox

    CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Masterson repeatedly escaped trouble to snap an 11-decision losing streak and Jhonny Peralta hit a pair of two-run doubles as the Cleveland Ind...

  5. Justin Masterson beats former team with first shutout as Indians rout Red Sox 11-0

    CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Masterson beat his former team with his first career shutout as the Cleveland Indians routed the Boston Red Sox 11-0 Wednesday night.Travis H...

  6. King Felix goes for the Mariners in Cleveland

    The Seattle Mariners hope their ace Felix Hernandez can help them cool off the red-hot Cleveland Indians on Sunday in the third chapter of a four game series at Prog...

  7. Cleveland's Masterson tries to solve A's

    Justin Masterson tries to get himself right on Wednesday when the Cleveland Indians continue their four-game series against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Fiel...

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