I don't see rookie Cody Anderson duplicating what he did during his first big league start. Anderson beat the Rays, 1-0, holding them to six hits in 7 2/3 innings. That was on June 21.




Anderson has not pitched since. That's too long for a pitcher to go between starts. This also will be the Rays' second look in eight days at Anderson. Tampa Bay has professional hitters. They are going to be far more prepared.




Cleveland is not playing well dropping seven of its last nine. The Indians were shut out in both games of their doubleheader loss to the Orioles last night not finishing the second game into late into the evening. So not only is there a loss of confidence for the Indians, but also a bullpen and physical fatigue factor that comes into play.




Tampa Bay starter Nathan Karns has become a solid middle-of-the-rotation guy. He's in excellent form with a 1.04 ERA in his last three outings spanning 17 1/3 innings. He's more trustworthy than the largely untested Anderson, who is backed by a punchless offense.