--C Kelly Shoppach says there is no mystery why the Indians have been able to put together a 10-game winning streak. "Pitching, hitting, timely hitting, playing good defense. That's how you win," Shoppach said. "It's been that way for 100 years."
--RHP Fausto Carmona is 3-3 with a 6.63 ERA in seven starts since being activated off the disabled list, where he spent two months with a strained hip. --LHP Jeremy Sowers, who will start Friday against Seattle, is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA in three career starts vs. the Mariners.
--The Indians are 28-14 since July 10, the best record in the American League over that period. "I'm pleased with the way these guys have fought through everything," manager Eric Wedge said. "We've had a lot of adversity, with the trades and all the injuries. It's a credit to our guys that they didn't give in to the fight."
--RHP Jensen Lewis became the closer Aug. 8. Since then Lewis is 7-for-7 in save situations with a 3.00 ERA. He has held opposing batters to a .212 batting average, with 11 strikeouts and one walk in nine innings.
BY THE NUMBERS: 1 -- Pitchers in major league history, besides LHP Cliff Lee this year, who have won 18 of their first 20 decisions for a team with a losing record. Ewell Blackwell did it for the 1947 Reds.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "When you're in the 'pen, this is the opportunity you want. To get the last out, shake hands, and send everyone home happy." -- RHP Jensen Lewis, speaking about his audition as the Indians' closer.
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