--OF Grady Sizemore belted two home runs to lift his season total to 31, making him the second Indians player in history to have a 30/30 season. Sizemore also has 34 stolen bases. The only other Indians player to do it is Joe Carter in 1987.
--RHP Matt Ginter was activated off the disabled list and outrighted to Class AAA Buffalo. Ginter had been on the DL since Aug. 4 with a right forearm strain. --DH Travis Hafner is still feeling some soreness in his right shoulder, causing him to be held out of games for two days on his injury rehab assignment at Class AAA Buffalo. "He feels good early, but he needs to feel better later," said manager Eric Wedge, who said Hafner likely will resume playing in games at Buffalo on Wednesday.
--RHP Jensen Lewis' save Monday was his seventh of the season, moving him past RHP Masa Kobayashi as the Indians' team leader.
--1B Ryan Garko has hit in 11 straight games, batting .366 in that span. However, Garko has hit just four home runs in his last 215 at-bats.
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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