--C Victor Martinez was in the lineup Friday for the first time since June 11. Martinez was activated off the disabled list, where he had been for over two months while recovering from arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. Manager Eric Wedge said Martinez will likely split his playing time between catcher and first base during the last month of the season.
--INF Andy Gonzalez was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for C Victor Martinez, who was activated off the disabled list. In 10 games with the Indians, Gonzalez hit .208. --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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