CHEESE & WHINE: So Much For The Stopper

TAMPA BAY: 1
CLEVELAND: 5


CHEESE:

• Carlos Pena. El Gato launched his AL-leading 16th homer, and recorded his 40th RBI. The HR was Pena's only hit, but when things aren't going well you take what you can get.
• Carl Crawford. CC stole his 30th base of the season, and hasn't been caught stealing since late last season. Here's the silver-lining of Melvin Upton struggling: if Melvin were actually getting on base like a lead-off hitter should then CC wouldn't have as many open bags to steal.
• No one got hurt.

WHINE:

• RISP. The team total with runners in scoring position: 0 for 10. You're not gonna win too many games with numbers like that.

CRACKERS:

• Every run (for both teams) last night came by way of the home run.
• Tampa has now lost 15 straight games in Cleveland.