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Indians Sweep Doubleheader From Royals

Cliff Lee throws three-hit shutout

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 25, 2008 1:22 AM CDT

(Newser) – Cliff Lee faced only two batters over the minimum while pitching a three-hit shutout in a 2-0 victory over Kansas City last night that gave the Cleveland Indians a doubleheader sweep. Lee (4-0) struck out nine and did not issue a walk while shrinking his major league-best ERA to 0.28 as the Royals lost their seventh straight game.

In 31 2/3 innings, Lee has allowed only one run. His nine strikeouts tied his career best. It was his first shutout and fourth career complete game. Kansas City’s Brian Bannister (3-2) faced only one batter over the minimum until the seventh inning when David Dellucci hit a home run. Bannister went 6 2-3 innings, giving up two runs and four hits.

Cleveland Indians' David Dellucci rounds third after his seventh-inning home run against the Kansas City Royals in the second game of their baseball doubleheader last night.
Cleveland Indians' David Dellucci rounds third after his seventh-inning home run against the Kansas City Royals in the second game of their baseball doubleheader last night.   (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee, right, is congratulated by Kelly Shoppach after throwing a three-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals in the second game of their doubleheader last night.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee, right, is congratulated by Kelly Shoppach after throwing a three-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals in the second game of their doubleheader last night.   (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brian Bannister waits to be taken out of the Royals' baseball game against the Cleveland Indians during the second game of their doubleheader last night.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brian Bannister waits to be taken out of the Royals' baseball game against the Cleveland Indians during the second game of their doubleheader last night.   (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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