Cabrera has Red Bat Power as Tribe shut-out Tigers

Well.. We are going to get into Asdrubal Cabrera's fashion at some point.

I mean.. The guy has the beads of course. He wears different colored batting gloves. He is now using a red bat in certain at-bats. He's the only Indian I've seen in awhile wear white shoes.

The red bat got him a home run tonight. So you'll probably see more of that.

How about Paul Byrd?

I guess he likes pitching against the Tigers. Maybe.... Maybe... Maybe.. This was his last. Maybe that was enough for a team to say, let's take a chance on the guy.

Either way, it was a good showing. 7.2 innings, four hits, three walks, four sit-downs and of course no runs.

Eddie Squirrels got it done for the rest of the game.

Offensively was just well done. Peralta gave an early lead for us with beating out the throw to avoid the double play. Then he doubled in Gutierrez in the 3rd inning. Jhonny is just on another level right now.

He's got 56 RBI on the year and I'm not sure when he is going to slow down, or if this is a new Peralta we are seeing.

Kelly Shoppach had the solo jack and went 2-4. Grady 2-3 with a walk and a stolen base. Ryan Garko even went 2-4. Andy Marte hit the ball hard tonight despite the 0-4 collar. How about Andy Gonzalez? He really should have had two hits. I still don't think he should be playing much though.

Overall, great offensive night. Great pitching.. Just a well fought out win.

Tomorrow. Armando Gallaraga and Matt Ginter bringing the Ginter Heat.

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