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Tribe Tramples Tigers to Tie Division Lead

Cleveland's Carmona hurls squad into another victory

By Joseph Fasano, Newser User

Posted Aug 16, 2007 12:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – After dropping the first of a two-game series, the Indians bested the Tigers last night 5-2, tying Detroit for the top spot in the American League Central division. The Indian's Fausto Carmona fanned a career-best 10 batters on the way to his 14th victory, with ace closer Joe Borowski recording his 33rd save in 37 outings.

Detroit's lineup has taken a serious hit this week. A badly timed flu season has benched All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez, as well as Placido Polanco, Craig Monroe and Todd Jones. Though the dilapidated Tigers were unable to muster much offense, Cleveland struck with clutch hits from Travis Hafner and Franklin Gutierrez.

Cleveland Indians' Franklin Gutierrez smacks a two-run homer off Detroit Tigers pitcher Jair Jurrjens in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Cleveland. The Indians won 5-2.... (Associated Press)

Cleveland Indians' Victor Martinez hits a single off Detroit Tigers pitcher Jair Jurrjens in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Cleveland. Grady Sizemore scored on the play.... (Associated Press)

Cleveland Indians' Victor Martinez, left, congratulates pitcher Joe Borowski after the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2, in a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (Associated Press)

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