The loss came hours after the Indians pulled off a major salary-shredding deal, sending Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn and a reported $10 million to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for infielder Chris Johnson.
Cody Anderson was roughed up again, allowing six earned runs in only 2 2/3 innings pitched.
Friday’s One Last Thing: In the good and in the bad, it’s unlikely the Indians have yet to see the real Cody Anderson.
Anderson was nothing short of dominant in his first four career starts this season. He lasted at least 6 2/3 innings and allowed no more than one run in each start, becoming the first pitcher in baseball’s modern era to do that.