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--During their 10-game winning streak which ended Friday, the Indians hit .289 and scored an average of 7.3 runs per game. They had a staff ERA of 3.96 during the streak.
--LHP C.C. Sabathia was traded to Milwaukee on July 7. Since then, the Indians are 28-17.
--OF Grady Sizemore, who stole his 35th base of the season Friday, has been successful in 28 of his last 29 stolen base attempts.
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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