C.C. Sabathia won his twelfth game of the season tonight, taking the major league lead in wins as Beckett loses to the Rangers 5-4. Sabathia pitched well and the Cleveland's offense gave him plenty of support as he left with an 8-3 lead after seven innings. His control was great tonight as he struck out eight without walking a batter. The Indians bullpen was shaky, but the Tribe took the game 8-6.

The win gives Cleveland a 1 1/2 game lead in the AL Central as Detroit lost to the Twins 8-5.