Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland Indians mlb live streaming online broadcast audio video feed radio commentary soapcast internet tv espn 360 gamecast april 15, 2011. Game Review: Justin Masterson has stepped up to play the role of ace in the resurgent Cleveland Indians' starting rotation.
Zach Britton, meanwhile, continues to dazzle for the Baltimore Orioles.
The Indians (8-4) had won eight straight -- including the first four on their six-game trip -- prior to suffering consecutive defeats to the Los Angeles Angels.
After failing to get a runner past first base while managing one hit in Tuesday's 2-0 loss, the Indians went 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position Wednesday, falling 4-3 in 12 innings.
"I'll take 4-2 on the West Coast anytime," manager Manny Acta said. "We had very good pitching. I can't say enough about our pitching staff so far. They took us all the way to the 12th inning, because we didn't execute offensively. And that kept us from a victory."
7:05 PM ET, April 15, 2011
Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
Pitching Matchup
Baltimore v Cleveland
Zach Britton
2-0, 0.66 ERA
Last appearance:
4/09 vs TEX
7.2 IP, 0 ER
Dec = Win
Justin Masterson
2-0, 1.35 ERA
Last appearance:
4/09 at SEA
6.1 IP, 1 ER
Dec = Win
Injury Report
Baltimore
* Justin Duchscherer SP - Apr 13: 15-Day DL
* J.J. Hardy SS - Apr 13: 15-Day DL
* Troy Patton SP - Apr 12: Day-to-Day
* Brian Matusz SP - Apr 12: 15-Day DL
* Alfredo Simon RP - Apr 11: Day-to-Day
Cleveland
* Grady Sizemore CF - Apr 13: 15-Day DL
* Jason Donald SS - Apr 11: 15-Day DL
Cleveland starters finished 12th in the AL last season with a 4.54 ERA, but they've compiled a 1.88 ERA over their last 10 outings, including two sharp performances from Masterson (2-0, 1.35 ERA).
The 26-year-old right-hander limited the Mariners to one run and four hits while striking out nine in 6 1/3 innings of Saturday's 2-1 road win.
"His fastball moves a lot," Mariners shortstop Brendan Ryan told the Indians' official website. "He's changing speeds. I think he got Milton (Bradley) on a ball at 96-97 (mph). He's got a funky arm angle and he's throwing enough of those sliders to just keep you off that heater."
Since joining Cleveland in the middle of 2009, however, Masterson has posted a 7.88 ERA while losing all three of his starts against Baltimore (6-5).
Britton (2-0, 0.66) has also enjoyed plenty of success early in 2011.
The 23-year-old left-hander allowed four hits and three walks in 7 2/3 innings of a 5-0 win against Texas on Thursday after holding Tampa Bay to three hits and one run in six innings of his major league debut, a 5-1 victory April 3.
"He kept us off the fat part of the bat," Rangers manager Ron Washington told the Orioles' official website. "You have to give him credit. He did a good job for a young kid."
Baltimore, though, has been outscored 29-10 en route to losing four straight since Britton's last start, including two road meetings with the New York Yankees after Tuesday's game was postponed.
Outfielder Nick Markakis went 3 for 5 with a home run to help the Orioles take a 5-0 lead Thursday, but Baltimore's bullpen struggles continued as the Yankees won 6-5 in 10 innings.
Closer Kevin Gregg blew the save and Michael Gonzalez was tagged with the loss. Baltimore relievers have allowed four homers and surrendered 11 runs over 18 2/3 innings during the team's skid.
"We're not going to dwell in self-pity," manager Buck Showalter said. "We pitched well and did a lot of good things out there (Thursday). We just have to keep grinding and move on."
Markakis is 2 for 13 (.154) lifetime against Masterson while Vladimir Guerrero, batting .367 over a seven-game hitting streak, has recorded only two hits in 12 at-bats versus the Jamaica native.
Zach Britton, meanwhile, continues to dazzle for the Baltimore Orioles.
OriolesThe emerging young pitchers square off as Cleveland returns home after a disappointing finish to its West Coast trip to open a three-game set against Baltimore on Friday night.
(6-5, 3-2 away)
Indians
(8-4, 4-2 home)
The Indians (8-4) had won eight straight -- including the first four on their six-game trip -- prior to suffering consecutive defeats to the Los Angeles Angels.
After failing to get a runner past first base while managing one hit in Tuesday's 2-0 loss, the Indians went 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position Wednesday, falling 4-3 in 12 innings.
"I'll take 4-2 on the West Coast anytime," manager Manny Acta said. "We had very good pitching. I can't say enough about our pitching staff so far. They took us all the way to the 12th inning, because we didn't execute offensively. And that kept us from a victory."
7:05 PM ET, April 15, 2011
Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
Pitching Matchup
Baltimore v Cleveland
Zach Britton
2-0, 0.66 ERA
Last appearance:
4/09 vs TEX
7.2 IP, 0 ER
Dec = Win
Justin Masterson
2-0, 1.35 ERA
Last appearance:
4/09 at SEA
6.1 IP, 1 ER
Dec = Win
Injury Report
Baltimore
* Justin Duchscherer SP - Apr 13: 15-Day DL
* J.J. Hardy SS - Apr 13: 15-Day DL
* Troy Patton SP - Apr 12: Day-to-Day
* Brian Matusz SP - Apr 12: 15-Day DL
* Alfredo Simon RP - Apr 11: Day-to-Day
Cleveland
* Grady Sizemore CF - Apr 13: 15-Day DL
* Jason Donald SS - Apr 11: 15-Day DL
Cleveland starters finished 12th in the AL last season with a 4.54 ERA, but they've compiled a 1.88 ERA over their last 10 outings, including two sharp performances from Masterson (2-0, 1.35 ERA).
The 26-year-old right-hander limited the Mariners to one run and four hits while striking out nine in 6 1/3 innings of Saturday's 2-1 road win.
"His fastball moves a lot," Mariners shortstop Brendan Ryan told the Indians' official website. "He's changing speeds. I think he got Milton (Bradley) on a ball at 96-97 (mph). He's got a funky arm angle and he's throwing enough of those sliders to just keep you off that heater."
Since joining Cleveland in the middle of 2009, however, Masterson has posted a 7.88 ERA while losing all three of his starts against Baltimore (6-5).
Britton (2-0, 0.66) has also enjoyed plenty of success early in 2011.
The 23-year-old left-hander allowed four hits and three walks in 7 2/3 innings of a 5-0 win against Texas on Thursday after holding Tampa Bay to three hits and one run in six innings of his major league debut, a 5-1 victory April 3.
"He kept us off the fat part of the bat," Rangers manager Ron Washington told the Orioles' official website. "You have to give him credit. He did a good job for a young kid."
Baltimore, though, has been outscored 29-10 en route to losing four straight since Britton's last start, including two road meetings with the New York Yankees after Tuesday's game was postponed.
Outfielder Nick Markakis went 3 for 5 with a home run to help the Orioles take a 5-0 lead Thursday, but Baltimore's bullpen struggles continued as the Yankees won 6-5 in 10 innings.
Closer Kevin Gregg blew the save and Michael Gonzalez was tagged with the loss. Baltimore relievers have allowed four homers and surrendered 11 runs over 18 2/3 innings during the team's skid.
"We're not going to dwell in self-pity," manager Buck Showalter said. "We pitched well and did a lot of good things out there (Thursday). We just have to keep grinding and move on."
Markakis is 2 for 13 (.154) lifetime against Masterson while Vladimir Guerrero, batting .367 over a seven-game hitting streak, has recorded only two hits in 12 at-bats versus the Jamaica native.