Mother Nature Forces Tribe to Play Two Thursday

Rain forced the postponement of Wednesday's scheduled game against the Kansas City Royals. The two teams never took the field, and the game was officially postponed at around 10:00 PM EST. The teams have decided to schedule a double header for Thursday night. The first game will feature what was to be Wednesday's pitching match up. Fausto Carmona will take the mound for the Indians, while the Royals will send out Brett Tomko.

Game Two will feature two pitchers, who are off to great starts. Cliff Lee, who has been lights out so far, will take the ball for Cleveland. Lee is 3-0 with a 0.40 ERA. The Royals will start the hot pitcher, Brian Bannister. Bannister is 3-1 with a 2.42 ERA.

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- It was announced Wednesday that Jeremy Sowers will get the start in place of Jake Westbrook, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. Sowers was chosen of fellow southpaw Aaron Laffey. Sowers was 0-2 with a 3.18 ERA with Triple A Buffalo. Sowers will start Saturday afternoon's game against the New York Yankees. Westbrook strained his intercostal muscle on his left side. The muscle, located in the rib cage, was strained during Westbrook's last outing against Minnesota. He could be out from two weeks to a month. Sowers will remain in the rotation until Westbrook's return.

- Aaron Laffey may not have to sulk for long. If the proposed double header takes place, the Indians will probably need a spot starter for the series finale against New York on Monday. Fausto Carmona, who is scheduled to pitch Monday, will pitch game one of tomorrow night's double header. That will throw off the rotation, only giving Carmona four days rest for Monday's start. Not wanting to chance an injury, the Indians would likely call up a starter from Buffalo, to spot start in Carmona's place. That starter would probably be Aaron Laffey.