Lopez pushes streak to 10 games: Indians infielder Jose Lopez extended his hitting streak to 10 games Thursday against the Tigers with a 1-for-3 performance. He added an RBI. Lopez is 12 for 34 (.353) with one homer, four doubles and seven RBI during his hitting streak. (Updated 05/24/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Lopez has done so well at the plate lately that the Indians have had the luxury of resting starting third baseman Jack Hannahan, who has been sidelined for 10 games with back inflammation. The Indians are likely to keep playing Lopez until he cools off. Consider him a stopgap option in AL-only Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/24/2012).
05/24/2012 14:52 Indians win Verlander duel, sweep Tigers
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.
05/17/2012 17:31 Santana's single bails out Indians in 11th
Carlos Santana hit a game-ending single with one out and the bases loaded in the 11th inning, capping a two-run rally and lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.