June 3, Tribe drop two of three to the Rays

Ubadlo Jimenez provided the only Tribe victory
over the weekend against Tampa Bay.

In a series which saw record rain delays, the Tribe unfortunately couldn't win the series, as it dropped 2 of 3 to the Rays, but still remains only a half game out of first in the AL Central.

Tampa Bays Rays vs. Cleveland Indians, May 31

Rays, 9              Indians, 2

After a delay that set the game back till past midnight, the Tribe could not bring Corey Kluber back out to finish the game, as he threw two innings before the rain delay started.  Scott Barnes came on, and proceeded to give up five runs, with the support of two home runs.  That's all the Rays would need, as they routed the Tribe, 9-2.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians, June 1

Indians, 5                Rays, 0

Ubaldo Jimenez looked outstanding, tossing 8 shutout innings over the Rays.  Jason Giambi provided the power and experience and he went 2-4, with a big two run homer and an RBI single. Vinnie Pestano looked like the Vinnie of old as he pitched a scoreless ninth in a non save situation.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians, June 2

Rays, 11                Indians, 3

The Tribe had 11 hits, but squandered multiple opportunities, as well as Zach McAllister turning in his worst start of the season, giving up five runs in 4 and a third innings, snapping a string of 12 straight starts giving up 3 or less runs.  The Tribe brought it to within 2 runs in the fifth, but the bullpen couldn't hold down the fort as the Tribe gave up six more runs allowing the Rays a series win and a dominant Sunday victory.

The Tribe heads to New York tonight for a tough three game stretch.  Justin Masterson looks to steer the tribe into first place against seasoned veteran Andy Pettite.