On Monday night, the Cleveland Indians will open a four-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The Tribe currently sit 4.5 games out of first place in the American League's Central Division and could use the boost of a collection of wins.
Here are the projected starting lineups for Monday:
Indians
1. Shin-Soo Choo, Right Field
2. Asdrubal Cabrera, Short Stop
3. Jason Kipnis, Second Base
4. Michael Brantley, Center Field
5. Jose Lopez, Third Base
6. Travis Hafner, Designated Hitter
7. Carlos Santana, Catcher
8. Casey Kotchman, First Base
9. Johnny Damon, Left Field
Starting Pitcher: Zach McAllister
Rays
1. Will Rhymes, Second Base
2. Carlos Pena, First Base
3. Ben Zobrist, Right Field
4. B.J. Upton, Center Field
5. Luke Scott, Designated Hitter
6. Jeff Keppinger, Third Base
7. Desmond Jennings, Left Field
8. Jose Molina, Catcher
9. Elliot Johnson, Short Stop
Starting Pitcher: Alex Cobb
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