--C Kelly Shoppach had three doubles and two home runs Wednesday night, tying the major league record for most extra-base hits in a game. The last player to get five extra base hits in a game was the Dodgers' Shawn Green, who had four home runs and a double on May 23, 2002.
--The Indians, who lead the league in fielding percentage, made a season-high four errors. --OF Ben Francisco had his first career two-homer game. The first of those home runs, in the first inning, snapped a personal 0-for-18 hitless streak.
--LHP Cliff Lee threw 90 pitches in his five innings. That's the second-fewest pitches he's thrown in a start this season.
--INF Jamey Carroll, who had not played in a game since July 25, when he pulled a hamstring, made his first appearance in a game since then in the 13th inning Wednesday night. He struck out as a pinch hitter.
BY THE NUMBERS: 9 -- Players on the Indians' Opening Day roster who were either on the disabled list or no longer in the organization as of July 27.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "He's the ultimate teammate. His influence on our young players will stand the test of time." -- Manager Eric Wedge, on INF Casey Blake, who was traded to the Dodgers.
