Indians Vs. Mariners: Cleveland Falls For 8th Consecutive Game On Road Trip

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Indians Vs. Mariners Final Score: Cleveland Falls To Seattle, 5-1

The Cleveland Indians got the solid start that they were looking for from Roberto Hernandez, but it was not enough to get past Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners. Roberto Hernandez exited the game in the seventh inning having given up two runs, but with two more runners on base. Those runners were inherited by Esmil Rogers, who promptly allowed a three-run homer to Jesus Montero to put Seattle up 5-1.

Felix, meanwhile, was his typical brilliant self. He allowed one run on seven hits through 7.2 innings, bucking the historic trend that has seen pitchers struggle in their first games after pitching a perfect game. Casey Kotchman got the lone RBI off Hernandez, scoring Carlos Santana in the seventh on a single that briefly tied the game at one.

The teams will finish up their series on Wednesday at 3:40 p.m. ET.

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Carlos Carrasco Injury: Indians Pitcher To Pitch In Arizona Rookie League

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who underwent Tommy John surgery in Sept. of 2011, is scheduled to begin pitching in live game situations this week. Carrasco has been assigned to the Arizona Rookie League, where he will continue his rehab back to the majors.

Carrasco, who as acquired by Cleveland when the team traded Cliff Lee to the Philadelphia Phillies, showed flashes in 2011 of what made him a top pitching prospect. In that season, Carrasco posted a 4.62 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 124.2 innings. If all goes well for Carrasco, he should be ready to rejoin the team on Opening Day 2013.

Carrasco's return to game action comes on the heels of the announcement that fellow Cleveland pitcher Josh Tomlin will have to undergo Tommy John surgery.

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Indians Vs. Mariners Starting Lineups: Cleveland Pitcher Roberto Hernandez Aiming For Bounce-Back Performance

The Cleveland Indians will attempt to halt a six-game losing streak on Tuesday night at Safeco Field, as Manny Acta will give the ball to Roberto Hernandez for the second game in a three-game set with the Mariners.

Formerly known as Fausto Carmona, Hernandez gave up eight runs (five earned) over six innings in his 2012 debut last Wednesday in a loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran right-hander will need to be much more consistent with his location on Tuesday, however, as he will take on Seattle ace and perennial Cy Young contender Felix Hernandez in what could go down as a pitcher's duel.

Seattle's Hernandez tossed a jaw-dropping perfect game in his last outing to become the third major-league pitcher to achieve the feat in 2012. He now has his sights on Cleveland's skidding offense to extend his hitless streak further.

Here are the starting lineups for Tuesday's game:

Indians
1. Jason Kipnis, 2B
2. Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
3. Shin-Soo Choo, RF
4. Carlos Santana, C
5. Michael Brantley, DH
6. Casey Kotchman, 1B
7. Brent Lillibridge, LF
8. Jack Hannahan, 3B
9. Ezequiel Carrera, CF
Roberto Hernandez, SP

Mariners
1. Dustin Ackley, 2B
2. Michael Saunders, CF
3. Kyle Seager, 3B
4. John Jaso, C
5. Jesus Montero, DH
6. Eric Thames, RF
7. Justin Smoak, 1B
8. Trayvon Robinson, LF
9. Brendan Ryan, SS
Felix Hernandez, SP

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Indians Vs. Mariners Preview: Felix Hernandez Follows Up Perfect Game

Tonight, two teams heading in opposite directions collide. As the Seattle Mariners search for their seventh win in a row, the Cleveland Indians will look to avoid their seventh loss in a row.

The Indians will certainly have their work cut out for them, since they'll face Mariners ace Felix Hernandez, who is fresh off a perfect game in his last start.

The Indians have struggled to score runs lately, averaging less than four per game during their recent losing streak.

One of the only pieces of encouraging news for the Indians is that King Felix really struggled against the Tribe earlier this season. In his worst start of the year, Hernandez managed only 3.2 innings, allowing 8 runs (6 earned), 10 hits, and 3 walks on May 16.

The Indians will send Roberto Hernandez to the bump, making only his second start of 2012.

Tuesday's game will start at 10:10 PM EDT.

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Indians Vs. Mariners Recap: Mariners Take Game 1 5-3 To Make It 6 In A Row

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-3, extending their winning streak -- and the Indians' losing streak -- to six games.

Ubaldo Jimenez turned in a decent start, allowing 3 ER (including 2 HRs) on 5.2 innings. Jimenez left with the game tied 3-3, but the Indians' bullpen could not keep it close. Tony Sipp allowed a two-run home run in the 7th, giving the Mariners a 5-3 lead.

The Tribe's Jason Kipnis led the game off with a HR, his first long ball since June 10. On the other side, Michael Saunders carried the Mariner's offense, going 3-4 with two home runs.

On Tuesday the Indians will try to best Seattle's ace, Felix Hernandez, to avoid losing their seventh three-game series in a row.

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Indians Vs. Mariners Lineups: Ubaldo Jimenez Looks To Get Back On Track

The Cleveland Indians and Ubaldo Jimenez are hoping to salvage some respectability on their current west coast swing as they begin a three-game series vs. the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.

Jimenez (9-12, 5.62 ERA) struggled in his last start, allowing eight runs on eight hits and two walks in four innings as the Indians fell to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It was a step back for the erratic righty, who struck out ten batters in six innings vs. the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 9.

Meanwhile, the Indians have lost five straight games, and are now 1-5 on the road trip. They still have time to right the ship at least a little bit, but they'll have to pitch a whole lot better than they did vs. the Oakland Athletics, who averaged seven runs per game while sweeping the Indians over the weekend. Here are the lineups:

Indians:

1. Jason Kipnis 2B
2. Asdrubal Cabrera SS
3. Shin-Soo Choo RF
4. Carlos Santana C
5. Michael Brantley CF
6. Shelley Duncan DH
7. Casey Kotchman 1B
8. Ezequiel Carrera LF
9. Jason Donald 3B

Mariners:

1. Dustin Ackley 2B
2. Michael Saunders CF
3. Kyle Seager 3B
4. John Jaso DH
5. Justin Smoak 1B
6. Eric Thames RF
7. Miguel Olivo C
8. Trayvon Robinson LF
9. Brendan Ryan SS

Seattle will send veteran righty Kevin Millwood (4-10, 4.28 ERA) to the mound. First pitch is slated for 9:10 p.m. CT.

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