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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DAVIS CONTINUES TO DEAL: On Tuesday night, Indianapolis RHP Jason Davis earned the win over Charlotte (8.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO) in his longest outing since Aug. 5, 2005 ... The 28-year-old is now 2-0 with a 1.95 ERA (6 ER in 27.2 IP) over his last four outings.

THE RELIEVERS SAY THANKS: The Indians used just one relief pitcher for the first time since July 10 on Tuesday evening against Charlotte ... RHP Jesse Chavez (1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 SO), who worked a scoreless ninth, notched his eighth save of the campaign.

EVAN NOT SO MEEK: Tribe RHP Evan Meek has posted an 0.56 ERA over his last eight relief appearances (1 ER in 16.1 IP) ... The 25-year-old has not allowed an earned run since June 28.

A SEASON-BEST STREAK: Indians INF Josh Wilson saw his seven-game hitting streak (.400 BA, 10-for-25, 1 R, 1 RBI) come to an end on Tuesday evening against Charlotte ... The 27-year-old reached 1,000 Minor League hits on Sunday night at Columbus.

WHEN IT REALLY COUNTS: Indianapolis OF Nyjer Morgan is batting .327 (17-for-52) with runners in scoring position this season … As a team, the Indians rank last in the International League with a .244 average in that department.

MORGAN CAN RUN, TOO: Indians OF Nyjer Morgan is 18-for-22 in the stolen base department over his last 26 Triple-A games and leads the International League in stolen bases per game (0.51) ... Morgan also ranks fourth in the IL with 29 total swipes.

WE WILL RUN ON YOU: Indianapolis leads the International League with 136 stolen bases ... The Indians have paced the IL in thefts in each of the past three seasons (163 in ‘07, 180 in ‘06 and 163 in ‘05) ... The Tribe has recorded 95 swipes over the last 65 contests (1.46 pg) while its opponents have tallied just 56 (0.86 pg).

THE BEST TANDEM IN TRIPLE-A: Indians OFs Nyjer Morgan (29) and Andrew McCutchen (25) own the most stolen bases of any tandem in Triple-A Baseball ... McCutchen has already eclipsed the best single-season total in his four-year professional career, while Morgan swiped 55 bases with Low-A Hickory (N.C.) in 2004.

AMONG THE LEAGUE LEADERS: Tribe OF Andrew McCutchen ranks among the International League’s leaders for games played (T-5th, 97), stolen bases (6th, 25), walks (T-6th, 48), hits (7th, 105) and on-base percentage (10th, .370) ... He owns a team-best .282 batting average with nine homers and 37 RBI this season.

FACING A LOCAL GUY: LHP Wes Whisler is scheduled to start for Charlotte on Wednesday afternoon ... Whisler, who owns a 10-5 record and 3.39 ERA through 19 starts in his first Triple-A season, is a 2001 graduate of Noblesville (Ind.) High School ... He is expected to have over 50 family members and friends at the ballpark for game three of the series.

GAME #105 / Home Game #54

Charlotte Knights (49-55) at Indianapolis Indians (48-56)

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 -- First Pitch @ 2:00 p.m. EDT

Victory Field -- Indianapolis, Ind.

Knights LHP Wes Whisler (10-5, 3.39) vs. Indians LHP Corey Hamman (0-1, 4.03)

UPCOMING SCHEDULE & PROBABLESThurs., 7/24 -- vs. Charlotte -- 7:00 p.m. RHP Charlie Haeger @ RHP Jimmy Barthmaier (IND)Fri., 7/25 -- vs. Syracuse -- 7:15 p.m. TBA @ LHP Tom Gorzelanny (IND)Sat., 7/26 -- vs. Syracuse -- 7:00 p.m. TBA @ RHP Ty Taubenheim (IND)Sun., 7/27 -- vs. Syracuse -- 2:00 p.m. TBA @ RHP Jason Davis (IND)Mon., 7/28 -- vs. Syracuse -- 7:00 p.m. TBA @ LHP Corey Hamman (IND)

INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS GAME NOTES

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS July 22 Qdoba 2-for-1 Tuesday July 23 Business Day Game July 24 Ticketmaster Family Night July 25 Friday Night Fireworks July 26 Baseball Card Set Giveaway

MEDIA RELATIONSMatt Segal Brian Bosmamedia relations mgr. media relations asst.317-269-3542 ext. 263 317-269-3542 ext. 279317-501-3627 (cell) 563-249-0905 (cell)[email protected] [email protected]

FIELD STAFFTrent Jewett ..................................................managerHensley Meulens ....................................hitting coachRay Searage .........................................pitching coachJose Ministral ....................................................trainerMubarak Malik ..............strength & conditioning coach

GAME INFORMATIONTELEVISION: None

RADIO: WXLW-950 AMWEB: IndyIndians.com -or- CharlotteKnights.com

Howard Kellman -- 33rd year w/ Tribe Scott McCauley -- 3rd year w/ Tribe

QUOTE OF THE DAY -- RHP JASON DAVIS “I felt good tonight (Tuesday). I was able to get ahead of hitters, which is always important. I also had some great defensive

plays behind me. Charlotte hit the ball hard on a couple occasions, but our guys were able to run them down.”

DATE OPP DEC GS CG IP AB TBF H R ER HR BB SO WP NP7/23 vs. CHR7/18 @ COL L 1 6.0 21 27 7 3 3 0 3 2 0 887/8 vs. COL 1 4.0 15 16 4 2 2 0 0 1 0 497/4 vs. LOU 1 6.1 22 26 6 2 2 0 3 2 0 866/29 @ COL 1 6.0 27 27 10 3 3 1 0 2 0 80

TOTALS 0-1 4 22.1 85 96 27 10 10 1 6 7 0 ---

TODAY’S PROBABLE STARTER

2008 Indianapolis Indians Game Notes ....................................................................................................................

#17 -- COREY HAMMAN -- LHP -- 0-1, 4.032008 Game-By-Game w/ IND

MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS: N/A

MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS: Has suited up for four different clubs during his first six seasons as a pro (2002-2007) ... Entered the campaign with a 19-30 record and 4.02 ERA in 219 career contests.

2008: Started the season with Double-A Altoona (Pa.) ... Registered a 4-6 mark and 3.15 ERA in 15 outings (12 starts) for the Curve ... Promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis on June 28 ... Assigned to Double-A Altoona on July 13 ... Returned to Triple-A Indianapolis on July 17.

2007: Began the year with Triple-A Toledo (Ohio) ... Posted a 1-6 record and a 4.44 ERA in 31 appearances for the Mud Hens ... Assigned to Double-A Erie (Pa.) on Aug. 16 ... Went 0-3 with a 7.59 ERA in four games for the SeaWolves.

2006: Spent the campaign with Toledo ... Turned in a 2-8 record and 4.02 ERA in 37 appearances for the Mud Hens.

2005: Spent the season with Erie ... Registered a 3-5 mark and 4.29 ERA in 45 outings for the SeaWolves.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: In 2004, posted a 6-3 record, 4.25 ERA and two complete games in 35 appearances for High-A Lakeland (Fla.) ... Held Florida State League op-ponents scoreless in 10 straight appearances with Lakeland in 2002.

BEFORE THE PROS: Named the 2002 New Jersey Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year after going 6-3 with a 3.14 ERA at Montclair State University.

CAREER STATS: page 28 of the Indians media guide

Full Name: Corey H. Hamman Born: 4/12/80 Birthplace: Denville, N.J. B/T: L/LResides: Flanders, N.J. Ht: 6-2College: Montclair State (N.J.) Univ. Wt: 200

Drafted: by Detroit -- 2002 (12th Round)Obtained: from DET in the Minor League Rule 5 draft on 12/6/07

Pro Resume: 7th season overall; 1st w/ PiratesMajor League Service Time: None

BULLPEN BIOS


MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS (183 app + 31 starts entering 2008) N/A 19-24, 4.46 ERA, 10 SV, 418.0 IP, 467 H, 154 BB, 355 SO

2008 Season Totals w/ IND (38 app) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND 1-3, 3.95 ERA, 8 SV, 54.2 IP, 45 H, 17 BB, 54 SO 3.0 IP (4/18), 5 H (6/19), 4 R (6/19), 2 BB (3x), 6 SO (4/10)

July 22 vs. CHR Save, 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 SO, 1 WP 2008 Transactions: Has spent the entire season with Indianapolis. July 21-24 vs. CHR Save, 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 SO, 1 WP 2008 Notes: Has converted 8-of-11 save opportunities ... Posted an 0.98 ERA (2 ER in 18.1 IP) over 10 outings from July 17-20 @ COL 4/7 to 5/3. Save, 2.0 IP, 3 SO

BIO: page 22 of Indians MG and page 182 of Pirates MG

#12 -- JESSE CHAVEZ -- RHP -- 6-2 -- 175 -- Age: 24 -- 5th year overall; 2nd w/ Pirates Full Name: Jesse David Chavez Birthplace: Victorville, Calif. Resides: San Gabriel, Calif.College: Riverside (Calif.) CCDrafted: by Texas -- 2002 (42nd Round)Obtained: from Texas in a trade -- 7/31/06

MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS (138 app + 0 starts entering 2008) MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS (314 app + 61 starts entering 2008) 8-4, 4.60 ERA, 7 SV, 137.0 IP, 137 H, 106 BB, 99 SO 29-32, 4.07 ERA, 86 SV, 585.1 IP, 559 H, 289 BB, 611 SO

2008 Season Totals w/ IND (19 app) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND 1-1, 4.71 ERA, 0 SV, 21.0 IP, 20 H, 17 BB, 15 SO 2.0 IP (3x), 3 H (3x), 3 R (6/19), 2 BB (5x), 5 SO (6/22)

July 21 vs. CHR 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO 2008 Transactions: Began the season with Texas ... Went 1-3 with a 2.08 ERA in 17 relief appearances for the Rangers ... Declared free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma on 5/29 ... Signed a Minor League contract with July 21-24 vs. CHR the Pittsburgh Pirates on 6/4. 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO 2008 Notes:July 17-20 @ COL 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO

BIO: Indians supplemental

#55 -- FRANKLYN GERMAN -- RHP -- 6-7 -- 260 -- Age: 28 -- 12th year overall; 1st w/ Pirates Full Name: Franklyn Miguel GermanBirthplace: San Cristobal, DRResides: Palenque, DRCollege: NoneDrafted: OAK as a non-drafted FA -- 7/2/96Obtained: Minor Lg. free agent -- 6/4/08

MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS (0 app entering 2008) MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS (114 app + 39 starts entering 2008) N/A 16-12, 5.12 ERA, 2 SV, 288.1 IP, 289 H, 200 BB, 273 SO

2008 Season Totals w/ IND (11 app) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND 0-0, 3.26 ERA, 0 SV, 19.1 IP, 16 H, 5 BB, 13 SO 2.2 IP (6/24), 4 H (6/20), 3 R (2x), 2 BB (6/28), 3 SO (7/3)

July 19 @ COL 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 SO 2008 Transactions: Began the season with Pittsburgh ... Went 0-1 with a 6.92 ERA in nine relief appearances for the Pirates ... Designated for assignment on 5/4 ... Traded completed with Tampa Bay and assigned to Double-AJuly 21-24 vs. CHR Altoona (Pa.) on 5/14 ... Turned in a 1-1 record, 2.81 ERA and two saves in nine relief outings for the Curve ... ----- Promoted to Indianapolis on 6/17. July 17-20 @ COL 2008 Notes: Has posted an 0.56 ERA over his last eight relief appearances (1 ER in 16.1 IP). 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 SO

BIO: Indians supplemental and page 116 of Pirates MG

#39 -- EVAN MEEK -- RHP -- 6-0 -- 220 -- Age: 25 -- 6th year overall; 1st w/ Pirates Full Name: Evan David Meek Birthplace: Bellevue, Wash.Resides: Bothell, Wash.College: Bellevue (Wash) CCDrafted: by Minnesota -- 2002 (11th Round)Obtained: from TB in Rule 5 draft -- 12/6/07


2008 Season Totals w/ IND (31 app) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND 4-7, 5.31 ERA, 8 SV, 39.0 IP, 33 H, 22 BB, 46 SO 3.0 IP (6/10), 3 H (4x), 4 R (6/7), 3 BB (6/10), 4 SO (6/20)

July 21 vs. CHR Loss, 2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO 2008 Transactions: Acquired from the Boston organization in a trade on 5/4. July 21-24 vs. CHR Loss, 2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO 2008 Notes: Has converted 8-of-11 save opportunities.July 17-20 @ COL 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB


#14 -- MATT MILLER -- RHP -- 6-3 -- 215 -- Age: 36 -- 13th year overall; 1st w/ Pirates Full Name: Matt Jacob Miller Birthplace: Greenwood, Miss. Resides: Greenville, Miss.College: Delta State (Miss.)Drafted: TEX as a non-drafted FA -- 12/1/97Obtained: from Boston in a trade -- 5/4/08

BULLPEN BIOS



2008 Season Totals w/ IND (27 app) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND 4-0, 2.64 ERA, 4 SV, 44.1 IP, 42 H, 15 BB, 26 SO 3.1 IP (6/20), 4 H (3x), 5 R (6/2), 2 BB (5x), 3 SO (2x)

July 21 vs. CHR 2.1 IP, 1 H, 2 SO 2008 Transactions: Began the season with Indianapolis ... Went 4-0 with a 2.85 ERA in 25 appearances for the Indians ... Recalled by Pittsburgh on June 29 ... Recorded one save and a 3.00 ERA in two appearances for the Pirates ... Optioned July 21-24 vs. CHR from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis on July 17. 2.1 IP, 1 H, 2 SO 2008 Notes: Has posted a 2.17 ERA in 17 appearances at home (7 ER in 29.0 IP).July 17-20 @ COL 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB BIO: page 42 of Indians MG and page 152 of Pirates MG

#52 -- ROMULO SANCHEZ -- RHP -- 6-5 -- 258 -- Age: 24 -- 7th year overall; 4th w/ Pirates Full Name: Romulo Ignacio Sanchez Birthplace: Carora, VZ Resides: Carora, VZCollege: NoneDrafted: LAD as a non-drafted FA -- 3/8/02Obtained: Minor Lg. free agent -- 5/7/04

MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS (24 app entering 2008) MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS (288 app + 58 starts entering 2008) 0-1, 5.17 ERA, 0 SV, 15.2 IP, 19 H, 9 BB, 13 SO 35-37, 3.44 ERA, 28 SV, 631.0 IP, 575 H, 255 BB, 640 SO

2008 Season Totals w/ IND (7 app) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0 SV, 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 11 SO 2.0 IP (2x), 1 H (4x), 0 R (-----), 1 BB (7/19), 2 SO (4x)

July 21 vs. CHR 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO 2008 Transactions: Spent the first three months of the season at Extended Spring Training in Bradenton, Fla., recovering from a left elbow injury ... Activated from the Indianapolis disabled list on 7/1.July 21-24 vs. CHR 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO 2008 Notes: Leads the team in batting average against (.129).July 17-20 @ COL 2.0 IP, 1 BB, 1 SO

BIO: page 39 of Indians media guide and page 144 of Pirates MG

#13 -- JUAN PEREZ -- LHP -- 6-0 -- 180 -- Age: 29 -- 10th year overall; 3rd w/ Pirates Full Name: Juan P. PerezBirthplace: Villa Rivas, DRResides: Villa Rivas, DRCollege: NoneDrafted: BOS as a non-drafted FA -- 9/2/98Obtained: off waivers from NYM -- 8/23/06

Pitchers at the Plate (w/ IND) Evan Meek -- .000 BA, 0-for-1, 0 R, 0 RBI, 0 SAC Catchers Behind the Plate (w/ IND)Jimmy Barthmaier -- .125 BA, 1-for-8, 1 R, 0 RBI, 1 SAC Matt Miller -- .000 BA, 0-for-2, 0 R, 0 RBI, 0 SAC M. Hernandez -- thrown out 16 of 63 (25%)Jesse Chavez -- .250 BA, 1-for-4, 0 R, 0 RBI, 0 SAC Juan Perez -- .000 BA, 0-for-0, 0 R, 0 RBI, 0 SAC C. Maldonado -- thrown out 5 of 28 (18%)Jason Davis -- .143 BA, 2-for-14, 1 R, 1 RBI, 4 SAC Marino Salas -- .000 BA, 0-for-0, 0 R, 0 RBI, 0 SACFranklyn German -- .000 BA, 0-for-0, 0 R, 0 RBI, 0 SAC Romulo Sanchez -- .000 BA, 0-for-0, 0 R, 0 RBI, 0 SACTom Gorzelanny -- .000 BA, 0-for-2, 0 R, 0 RBI, 0 SAC Ty Taubenheim -- .125 BA, 2-for-16, 0 R, 1 RBI, 4 SACCorey Hamman -- .000 BA, 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 RBI, 1 SAC Mike Thompson -- .000 BA, 0-for-5, 0 R, 0 RBI, 1 SAC

PITCHERS & CATCHERS STATS

MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS (0 app entering 2008) MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS (317 app + 0 starts entering 2008) N/A 27-28, 3.59 ERA, 82 SV, 441.2 IP, 429 H, 196 BB, 379 SO

2008 Season Totals w/ IND (27 app) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND 2-3, 4.17 ERA, 2 SV, 36.2 IP, 27 H, 21 BB, 38 SO 3.1 IP (4/10), 3 H (4/16), 5 R (6/30), 4 BB (6/30), 4 SO (6/11)

July 13 vs. TOL 0.2 IP, 2 H 2008 Transactions: Began the season with Indianapolis ... Went 2-0 with an 0.77 ERA and two saves in 14 relief appearances for the Indians ... Promoted to Pittsburgh on 5/13 ... Posted a 7.00 ERA and won his only decision in July 21-24 vs. CHR seven relief appearances for the Pirates ... Optioned back to Indianapolis on 5/29 ... Promoted to Pittsburgh on 7/17 ----- ... Worked two scorless innings in his only outing for the Pirates on 7/19 ... Optioned back to Indianapolis on 7/22. July 10-13 vs. TOL 2008 Notes: Started the season with 10.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen ... Named the team’s April Player of the 0.2 IP, 2 H Month (2-0 record, 0.51 ERA, 10 G, 17 SO, .194 BAA).

BIO: page 41 of Indians media guide and page 201 of Pirates MG

#35 -- MARINO SALAS -- RHP -- 6-0 -- 195 -- Age: 26 -- 11th year overall; 1st w/ Pirates Full Name: Marino Ortega Salas Birthplace: Hato Mayor, DRResides: Hato Mayor, DRCollege: NoneDrafted: BAL as a non-drafted FA -- 2/23/98Obtained: from MIL in trade -- 12/7/07

BULLPEN & POSITION PLAYER BIOS


MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS (0 games entering 2008) MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS (447 games entering 2008) N/A .284 BA, .394 SLG, .359 OBP, 22 HR, 174 RBI, 158 BB, 431 SO

2008 Season Totals w/ IND (52 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .277 BA, .452 SLG, .349 OBP, 6 HR, 25 RBI 3 R (6/27), 3 H (2x), 1 HR (6x), 2 RBI (6x), 1 SB (12x) July 22 vs. CHR Current Hitting Streak: 4 games (6-for-16, 4 R) 2-for-4, 2 R, 1 3B, 1 SO 2008 Transactions: Began the season with Indianapolis ... Went 0-for-9 in three games for the Indians ... Recalled by July 21-24 vs. CHR Pittsburgh on 4/6 ... Hit .175 with 12 runs in 34 games for the Pirates ... Optioned back to Indianapolis on 5/27. 3-for-8, 2 R, 1 3B, 1 BB, 4 SO 2008 Notes: Participated in the 2008 Triple-A All-Star Game ... Recorded two six-game hitting streaks (10-for-21, 6 R, 5 July 17-20 @ COL RBI) from 6/8 to 6/14 and (10-for-27, 7 R, 3 RBI) from 6/16 to 6/22 ... Ranked by Baseball America as Pittsburgh’s 3-for-12, 2 R, 2 RBI, 4 BB, 5 SO, 1 SB No. 8 prospect ... Also recognized for having the Best Infield arm of any Pirates’ Minor Leaguer.


#3 -- BRIAN BIXLER -- INF -- R/R -- 6-1 -- 198 -- Age: 25 -- 5th year overall; 5th w/ Pirates Full Name: Brian Joseph Bixler Birthplace: Sandusky, Ohio Resides: Sandusky, Ohio College: Eastern Michigan University Drafted: by Pittsburgh -- 2004 (2nd Round)Obtained: by Pittsburgh -- 2004 (2nd Round)

MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS (5 games entering 2008) MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS (742 games entering 2008) .250 BA, .250 SLG, .400 OBP, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO .260 BA, .340 SLG, .330 OBP, 26 HR, 252 RBI, 236 BB, 279 SO

2008 Season Totals w/ IND (66 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .269 BA, .356 SLG, .322 OBP, 1 HR, 11 RBI 2 R (3x), 3 H (9x), 1 HR (5/7), 3 RBI (5/7), 0 SB (---) July 22 vs. CHR Current Hitting Streak: hitless in last game 0-for-3 2008 Transactions: Has spent the entire season with Indianapolis ... Placed on the disabled list 4/13 with a strained July 21-24 vs. CHR right hamstring ... Activated from the DL on 4/23. 2-for-7 2008 Notes: Recorded two five-game hitting streaks -- (9-for-15, 3 R, 5 RBI) from 5/5 to 5/9 and (6-for-20, 1 R) from July 17-20 @ COL 5/21 to 5/26 ... Went 3-for-3 with one double in his Indians debut on 4/5 @ PAW ... Owns a team-best nine three-hit 4-for-12, 2 R, 2 2B, 1 SO games.


#46 -- MICHEL HERNANDEZ -- C -- R/R -- 6-0 -- 215 -- Age: 29 -- 11th year overall; 1st w/ Pirates Full Name: Michel Hernandez Birthplace: Havana, Cuba Resides: Lutz, Fla. College: NoneDrafted: NYY as a non-drafted FA -- 5/11/98Obtained: Minor Lg. free agent -- 11/19/07


2008 Season Totals w/ IND (89 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .247 BA, .382 SLG, .293 OBP, 6 HR, 35 RBI 2 R (7x), 3 H (2x), 2 HR (2x), 4 RBI (5/10), 1 SB (10x) July 22 vs. CHR Current Hitting Streak: 2 games (3-for-8, 1 R, 1 RBI) 2-for-3, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI 2008 Transactions: Has spent the entire season with Indianapolis.July 21-24 vs. CHR 3-for-8, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI 2008 Notes: Belted two long balls on 6/21 vs. ROC and 6/30 @ LOU -- his first two-homer games since 8/23/02 ... July 17-20 @ COL Recorded two six-game hitting streaks (9-for-21, 4 R, 2 RBI) from 4/29 to 5/4 and (7-for-18, 5 R, 4 RBI) from 6/7 to 3-for-13, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 3 SO, 1 SB 6/17 ... Collected four RBI on 5/10 vs. SWB -- his first four-RBI game since 7/15/05 ... Scored a run in five straight games from 4/19 to 4/24 ... A non-roster invitee at Colorado Rockies Spring Training ... Traded to the Pirates BIO: Indians supplemental organization on 3/30.

#6 -- MATT KATA -- INF -- S/R -- 6-1 -- 185 -- Age: 30 -- 10th year overall; 2nd w/ Pirates Full Name: Matthew John Kata Birthplace: Fairview Park, Ohio Resides: Round Rock, TexasCollege: Vanderbilt UniversityDrafted: by Arizona -- 1999 (9th Round) Obtained: from COL in a trade -- 3/30/08


2008 Season Totals w/ IND (12 app) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND 2-1, 5.65 ERA, 0 SV, 28.2 IP, 33 H, 11 BB, 17 SO 5.0 IP (7/5), 8 H (4/27), 6 R (4/27), 2 BB (3x), 3 SO (7/20)

July 20 @ COL Win, 4.0 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 SO 2008 Transactions: Began the season with Indianapolis ... Went 0-1 with a 5.06 ERA in eight appearances ... Placed on the disabled list 5/2 with a torn meniscus ... Activated from the DL on 7/5 after successful right knee surgery.July 21-24 vs. CHR ----- 2008 Notes: July 17-20 @ COL Win, 4.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO


#43 -- MIKE THOMPSON -- RHP -- 6-4 -- 210 -- Age: 27 -- 10th year overall; 1st w/ Pirates Full Name: Michael Paul Thompson Birthplace: Walsh, Colo.Resides: Walsh, Colo.College: NoneDrafted: by San Diego -- 1999 (5th Round)Obtained: Minor Lg. free agent -- 12/21/07

POSITION PLAYER BIOS


MAJOR LEAGUE TOTALS MINOR LEAGUE TOTALS (327 games entering 2008) N/A .285 BA, .422 SLG, .358 OBP, 30 HR, 162 RBI, 135 BB, 235 SO

2008 Season Totals w/ IND (97 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .282 BA, .417 SLG, .370 OBP, 9 HR, 37 RBI 3 R (2x), 3 H (6x), 1 HR (9x), 3 RBI (4/5-2), 2 SB (5x) July 22 vs. CHR Current Hitting Streak: 5 games (6-for-21, 3 R, 3 RBI) 1-for-4, 1 3B, 1 RBI 2008 Transactions: Has spent the entire season with Indianapolis.July 21-24 vs. CHR 2-for-9, 1 3B, 1 RBI, 1 SO 2008 Notes: Participated in the 2008 Triple-A All-Star Game and All-Star Futures Game ... Ranks among the International July 17-20 @ COL League leaders for games played (T-5th, 97), stolen bases (6th, 25), walks (T-6th, 48), hits (7th, 105) and on-base 4-for-12, 3 R, 2 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 1 SB percentage (10th, .370) .. Leads the Tribe in batting average (.282) ... Recorded a career-best 27-game on-base streak (.309 BA,34-for-110, 20 R, 14 RBI) from 4/7 to 5/5 ... Posted a career-best 13-game hitting streak (19-for-54, 10 R, BIO: page 34 of Indians MG and page 195 of Pirates MG 8 RBI) from 4/11 to 4/25 ... Ranked by Baseball America as Pittsburgh’s No. 1 prospect.

#2 -- ANDREW McCUTCHEN -- OF -- R/R -- 5-11 -- 175 -- Age: 21 -- 4th year overall; 4th w/ Pirates Full Name: Andrew Stefan McCutchen Birthplace: Fort Meade, Fla.Resides: Fort Meade, Fla.College: NoneDrafted: by Pittsburgh -- 2005 (1st Round)Obtained: by Pittsburgh -- 2005 (1st Round)


2008 Season Totals w/ IND (57 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .269 BA, .317 SLG, .308 OBP, 0 HR, 16 RBI 2 R (7x), 3 H (7/8), 0 HR (---), 2 RBI (2x), 3 SB (7/3) July 21 vs. CHR Current Hitting Streak: 3 games (3-for-14, 3 R) 1-for-5, 1 R, 1 SO 2008 Transactions: Began the season with Pittsburgh ... Hit .161 with five runs in 22 games for the Pirates ... July 21-24 vs. CHR Optioned to Indianapolis on 5/9 ... Recalled by Pittsburgh on 6/20 ... Went 1-for-11 in his second stint with the Pirates ... 1-for-5, 1 R, 1 SO Optioned to Indy for a second time on 6/29.

July 17-20 @ COL 2008 Notes: Recorded a team-best 17-game hitting streak (25-for-72, 15 R, 7 RBI) from 6/17 to 7/17 ... Has registered 4-for-18, 4 R, 3 2B, 2 BB 29 stolen bases in 36 attempts ... Stolen-base total ranks fourth in the International League ... Leads the IL in swipes per game (0.51) ... Has collected 18 stolen bases over the past 26 games. BIO: Indians supplemental and page 118 of Pirates MG

#15 -- NYJER MORGAN -- OF -- L/L -- 6-0 -- 175 -- Age: 28 -- 6th year overall; 6th w/ Pirates Full Name: Nyjer Jamid Morgan Birthplace: San Francisco, Calif. Resides: San Jose, Calif.College: Walla Walla (Wash.) JCDrafted: by Pittsburgh -- 2002 (33rd Round)Obtained: by Pittsburgh -- 2002 (33rd Round)


2008 Season Totals w/ IND (28 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .236 BA, .347 SLG, .304 OBP, 2 HR, 11 RBI 1 R (4x), 2 H (2x), 1 HR (2x), 2 RBI (3x), 0 SB (---) July 19 @ COL Current Hitting Streak: 2 games (2-for-6, 1 RBI) 1-for-3, 1 BB 2008 Transactions: Started the season on the Indianapolis disabled list ... Activated on 4/13 ... Placed on the DL 4/21 ... July 21-24 vs. CHR ... Activated from the DL for a second time on 5/14 ... Activated for a second time on 6/21. ----- 2008 Notes: Registered the game-winning hit -- a two-run single in the eighth -- on 6/4 vs. LHV.July 17-20 @ COL 1-for-3, 1 BB


#47 -- CARLOS MALDONADO -- C -- R/R -- 6-1 -- 255 -- Age: 29 -- 13th year overall; 4th w/ Pirates Full Name: Carlos Luis Maldonado Birthplace: Maracaibo, VZ Resides: Maracaibo, VZCollege: NoneDrafted: SEA as a non-drafted FA -- 9/7/95Obtained: Minor Lg. free agent -- 11/5/04


2008 Season Totals w/ IND (6 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .316 BA, .579 SLG, .350 OBP, 1 HR, 6 RBI 1 R (2x), 2 H (2x), 1 HR (7/20), 5 RBI (7/20), 0 SB (-----) July 22 vs. CHR Current Hitting Streak: 3 games (4-for-10, 1 R, 6 RBI) 1-for-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 SO 2008 Transactions: Started the season with Triple-A Buffalo (N.Y.) ... Hit .250 with seven HR and 26 RBI in 58 games July 21-24 vs. CHR for the Bisons ... Traded to the Pirates organization for a player to be named later on 7/11. 1-for-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 SO 2008 Notes: Collected a season-best five RBI on 7/20 @ COL.July 17-20 @ COL 3-for-9, 1 R, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 BB, 2 SO


#41 -- RYAN MULHERN -- INF -- R/R -- 6-2 -- 205 -- Age: 27 -- 6th year overall; 1st w/ Pirates Full Name: Ryan Thomas MulhernBirthplace: Burbank, Calif.Resides: Highlands Ranch, Colo.College: University of South AlabamaDrafted: by Cleveland -- 2003 (11th Round) Obtained: from CLE in a trade -- 7/11/08

POSITION PLAYER BIOS



2008 Season Totals w/ IND (95 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .232 BA, .431 SLG, .271 OBP, 14 HR, 54 RBI 3 R (6/7), 3 H (5x), 2 HR (6/8), 4 RBI (2x), 1 SB (4x) July 22 vs. CHR Current Hitting Streak: hitless in last game 0-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SO 2008 Transactions: Has spent the entire season with Indianapolis.July 21-24 vs. CHR 2-for-8, 2 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 3 SO 2008 Notes: Recorded an eight-game hitting streak (8-for-32, 6 R, 5 RBI) from 6/13 to 6/21 ... Leads the Tribe with 14 July 17-20 @ COL home runs and tied for team lead with 54 RBI ... Went 5-for-10 with one double, three homers, five runs and six RBI 6-for-19, 2 R, 1 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 2 SO 6/7-8 @ LOU ... Recorded a five-game hitting streak (8-for-23, 3 R, 0 RBI) from 4/24 to 4/28 ... Ranked by Baseball America as Pittsburgh’s No. 2 prospect.BIO: page 49 of Indians MG and page 207 of Pirates MG

#24 -- NEIL WALKER -- INF -- S/R -- 6-3 -- 217 -- Age: 22 -- 5th year overall; 5th w/ Pirates Full Name: Neil Martin Walker Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pa.Resides: Gibsonia, Pa.College: NoneDrafted: by Pittsburgh -- 2004 (1st Round)Obtained: by Pittsburgh -- 2004 (1st Round)


2008 Season Totals w/ IND (89 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .269 BA, .375 SLG, .347 OBP, 4 HR, 28 RBI 2 R (2x), 3 H (2x), 1 HR (4x), 3 RBI (5/23), 1 SB (10x) July 22 vs. CHR Current Hitting Streak: hitless in last game 0-for-3, 2 SO 2008 Transactions: Has spent the entire season with Indianapolis.July 21-24 vs. CHR 1-for-7, 2 SO 2008 Notes: Recorded a seven-game hitting streak (10-for-25, 1 R, 1 RBI) from 7/10 to 7/21. July 17-20 @ COL 6-for-13, 1 R, 2 2B, 2 SO, 1 CS

BIO: Indians supplemental and page 173 of Pirates MG

#10 -- JOSH WILSON -- INF -- R/R -- 6-1 -- 170 -- Age: 27 -- 10th year overall; 1st w/ Pirates Full Name: Joshua Aaron Wilson Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pa. Resides: Pittsburgh, Pa.College: NoneDrafted: by Florida -- 1999 (3rd Round) Obtained: off waivers from TB -- 12/3/07


2008 Season Totals w/ IND (91 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .261 BA, .431 SLG, .309 OBP, 11 HR, 54 RBI 3 R (6/25), 4 H (5/27), 2 HR (2x), 5 RBI (4/17), 1 SB (8x) July 22 vs. CHR Current Hitting Streak: 5 games (6-for-23, 5 R, 3 RBI) 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 SO 2008 Transactions: Started the season with Indianapolis ... Recalled by Pittsburgh on 7/2 ... Went 1-for-3 for the Pirates July 21-24 vs. CHR ... Optioned back to Indianapolis on 7/8. 2-for-9, 2 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 3 SO 2008 Notes: Leads the Indians and ranks third in the International League with 26 doubles ... Tied for the team lead with July 17-20 @ COL 54 RBI ... Recorded a seven-game hitting streak (10-for-27, 4 R, 9 RBI) from 4/11 to 4/17... Picked up two Minor 4-for-19, 3 R, 2 RBI, 6 SO League Baseball Player of the Year honors in the offseason (MiLB.com and Topps) ... Ranked by Baseball America as Pittsburgh’s No. 3 prospect ... Changed his primary position from 1B to RF during Spring Training.BIO: page 38 of Indians MG and page 141 of Pirates MG

#5 -- STEVE PEARCE -- OF -- R/R -- 5-11 -- 205 -- Age: 25 -- 4th year overall; 4th w/ Pirates Full Name: Steven Wayne Pearce Birthplace: Lakeland, Fla.Resides: Lakeland, Fla.College: University of South CarolinaDrafted: by Pittsburgh -- 2005 (8th Round) Obtained: by Pittsburgh -- 2005 (8th Round)


2008 Season Totals w/ IND (26 games) 2008 Season Highs w/ IND .297 BA, .473 SLG, .333 OBP, 2 HR, 12 RBI 1 R (5x), 3 H (7/9), 1 HR (2x), 3 RBI (4/6), 1 SB (4/8) July 22 vs. CHR Current Hitting Streak: 1 game (1-for-4, 1 RBI) 1-for-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI 2008 Transactions: Has spent the entire season with Indianapolis ... Placed on the disabled list 4/17 with a separated July 21-24 vs. CHR left shoulder ... Activated from the DL on 6/19. 1-for-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI 2008 Notes:July 17-20 @ COL 0-for-2

BIO: page 36 of Indians MG

#19 -- LUIS ORDAZ -- INF -- R/R -- 5-11 -- 170 -- Age: 32 -- 16th year overall; 2nd w/ Pirates Full Name: Luis Javier Ordaz Birthplace: Maracaibo, VZResides: Maracaibo, VZCollege: NoneDrafted: CIN as a non-drafted FA -- 12/17/92 Obtained: Minor Lg. free agent -- 3/17/07


INDIANS DAY-BY-DAY Indians Indians Game Home Date Opponent W/L Score Inn. Record Pos. GB Win / Loss Save Time Att. Att.4/3 @ PAW L 3-0 9 0-1 T-3rd 1.0 Bullington (0-1) 2:31 11,9814/4 @ PAW Postponed *** To be made up as part of a doubleheader on 4/5 ***4/5-1 @ PAW L 6-2 7 0-2 Taubenheim (0-1) 2:08 ----- 4/5-2 @ PAW W 8-0 7 1-2 T-3rd 2.0 Burnett (1-0) 2:17 6,8404/6 @ PAW W 5-4 9 2-2 T-2nd 1.0 Salas (1-0) Beam (1) 3:03 6,0684/7 @ SYR W 5-1 9 3-2 T-2nd 1.0 Van Benschoten (1-0) 2:37 2,8124/8 @ SYR W 4-3 9 4-2 T-1st --- Sanchez (1-0) Bayliss (1) 2:31 3,0154/9 @ SYR W 7-3 9 5-2 T-1st --- Davis (1-0) Burnett (1) 2:41 2,9884/10 @ SYR L 6-1 9 5-3 T-2nd 0.5 Taubenheim (0-2) 2:38 3,117 4/11 vs. NOR W 9-3 9 6-3 T-2nd 0.5 Munoz (1-0) 2:44 12,073 12,073 4/12 vs. NOR W 4-3 9 7-3 T-1st --- Van Benschoten (2-0) Burnett (2) 2:27 3,562 15,6354/13 vs. NOR W 2-1 9 8-3 1st --- Salas (2-0) 2:13 3,873 19,5084/14 vs. NOR W 3-2 9 9-3 1st --- Sanchez (2-0) Burnett (3) 3:03 3,602 23,1104/15 vs. PAW W 3-0 9 10-3 1st --- Taubenheim (1-2) Bayliss (2) 2:05 4,233 27,343 4/16 vs. PAW L 4-3 11 10-4 T-1st --- Burnett (1-1) 2:59 3,835 31,178 4/17 vs. PAW W 5-4 9 11-4 1st --- Van Benschoten (3-0) Salas (1) 2:30 4,090 35,2684/18 vs. PAW L 17-5 9 11-5 1st --- Bullington (0-2) 3:02 7,032 42,3004/19 @ COL L 5-1 9 11-6 T-1st --- Davis (1-1) 2:33 4,952 4/20 @ COL L 5-3 9 11-7 2nd 1.0 Taubenheim (1-3) 2:47 4,918 4/22 vs. LOU W 7-0 9 12-7 T-1st --- Van Benschoten (4-0) 2:42 4,038 46,3384/23 vs. LOU L 7-5 9 12-8 2nd 1.0 Bullington (0-3) 2:38 4,074 50,4124/24 vs. LOU L 6-4 9 12-9 3rd 2.0 Davis (1-2) 3:02 4,252 54,664 4/25 vs. LOU W 4-1 9 13-9 3rd 1.0 Taubenheim (2-3) Sanchez (1) 2:45 9,098 63,7624/26 @ TOL L 7-6 11 13-10 3rd 1.5 Bayliss (0-1) 4:01 8,1224/27 @ TOL L 7-1 9 13-11 3rd 2.5 Thompson (0-1) 2:19 6,2844/28 @ TOL L 6-5 9 13-12 3rd 3.5 Bullington (0-4) 2:57 4,2884/29 vs. COL L 8-1 9 13-13 3rd 4.5 Davis (1-3) 2:40 3,767 67,5294/30 vs. COL L 6-4 9 13-14 T-3rd 4.5 Taubenheim (2-4) 2:45 10,624 78,153 5/1 @ NOR W 5-2 9 14-14 3rd 4.5 Chavez (1-0) 2:34 5,1705/2 @ NOR W 9-3 9 15-14 3rd 3.5 Beam (1-0) 3:00 6,912 5/3 @ NOR L 9-7 9 15-15 T-3rd 4.5 Bullington (0-5) 2:39 7,7265/4 @ NOR W 9-8 9 16-15 T-3rd 4.5 Davis (2-3) Salas (2) 3:01 7,2715/5 @ RIC L 3-2 9 16-16 4th 5.5 Taubenheim (2-5) 2:37 1,7925/6 @ RIC W 7-1 9 17-16 4th 4.5 Munoz (2-0) Miller (1) 3:04 2,3475/7 @ RIC L 6-5 9 17-17 4th 5.5 Chavez (1-1) 3:01 2,3275/8 @ RIC W 2-1 9 18-17 4th 5.5 Bullington (1-5) Beam (2) 2:34 2,551 5/9 vs. SWB L 6-5 9 18-18 4th 6.5 Miller (0-1) 3:17 6,183 84,3365/10 vs. SWB W 5-1 9 19-18 4th 6.0 Taubenheim (3-5) 2:26 10,942 95,2785/11 vs. SWB Postponed *** To be made up as part of a doubleheader on 5/12 ***5/12-1 vs. SWB L 2-1 10 19-19 Miller (0-2) 3:08 -----5/12-2 vs. SWB L 5-2 7 19-20 4th 7.0 Munoz (2-1) 2:09 5,046 100,3245/13 vs. RIC L 7-1 9 19-21 4th 7.0 Bullington (1-6) 2:42 4,742 105,0665/14 vs. RIC L 5-3 9 19-22 4th 7.0 Davis (2-4) 2:57 4,406 109,4725/15 vs. RIC W 3-2 11 20-22 4th 7.0 Miller (1-2) 3:24 9,790 119,2625/16 vs. RIC W 5-4 9 21-22 4th 6.0 Van Benschoten (5-0) Chavez (1) 2:32 9,801 129,0635/17 @ LOU W 9-7 9 22-22 4th 6.0 Miller (2-2) Bayliss (3) 2:58 9,2545/18 @ LOU L 5-3 9 22-23 4th 7.5 Rogers (0-1) 2:35 9,6635/20 vs. LOU W 5-2 9 23-23 4th 6.5 Bullington (2-6) 2:10 4,713 133,776 5/21 vs. LOU L 2-0 9 23-24 4th 7.0 Davis (2-5) 2:39 7,571 141,3475/22 @ SWB L 5-1 9 23-25 4th 8.0 Taubenheim (3-6) 2:10 5,4375/23 @ SWB L 5-4 10 23-26 4th 9.0 Bayliss (0-2) 3:07 7,055 5/24 @ SWB W 6-3 9 24-26 4th 9.0 Munoz (3-1) Sanchez (2) 2:41 7,1675/25 @ SWB W 6-4 9 25-26 4th 8.0 Bullington (3-6) Beam (3) 3:06 9.2735/26 @ LHV L 4-2 9 25-27 4th 8.0 Davis (2-6) 2:28 6,5205/27 @ LHV L 7-3 9 25-28 4th 8.0 Taubenheim (3-7) 2:36 6,2115/28 @ LHV W 6-5 9 26-28 4th 7.0 Van Benschoten (6-0) Beam (4) 2:46 5,3015/29 @ LHV L 8-5 9 26-29 4th 8.0 Bayliss (0-3) 3:05 9,1195/30 vs. TOL W 3-2 9 27-29 4th 7.0 Barthmaier (1-0) Sanchez (3) 2:23 8,876 150,2235/31 vs. TOL W 4-3 9 28-29 4th 6.0 Davis (3-6) Chavez (2) 2:46 12,430 162.6536/1 vs. TOL L 5-3 9 28-30 4th 7.0 Taubenheim (3-8) 2:30 8,681 171,3346/2 vs. TOL L 17-3 9 28-31 4th 8.0 Van Benschoten (6-1) 2:54 5,779 177,113


INDIANS DAY-BY-DAY Indians Indians Game Home Date Opponent W/L Score Inn. Record Pos. GB Win / Loss Save Time Att. Att.6/3 vs. LHV L 6-1 9 28-32 4th 9.0 Munoz (3-2) 2:25 4,261 181,3746/4 vs. LHV W 4-3 9 29-32 4th 8.0 Miller (3-2) Sanchez (4) 2:34 5,087 186,4616/5 vs. LHV L 9-5 9 29-33 4th 9.0 Davis (3-7) 2:28 9,799 196,2606/6 vs. LHV W 2-1 9 30-33 4th 8.0 Taubenheim (4-8) Chavez (3) 2:16 10,345 206,605 6/7 @ LOU L 13-12 9 30-34 4th 8.0 Miller (3-3) 3:01 9,9356/8 @ LOU W 9-7 9 31-34 4th 7.0 Beam (2-0) Chavez (4) 3:15 7,5126/10 @ TOL W 4-2 9 32-34 4th 7.0 German (1-0) Miller (2) 2:46 6,7316/11 @ TOL L 4-3 9 32-35 4th 7.0 Beam (2-1) 2:40 7,759 6/12 @ TOL W 8-6 9 33-35 4th 6.0 Sanchez (3-0) Chavez (5) 3:15 7,2796/13 @ TOL W 2-0 9 34-35 4th 6.0 Van Benschoten (7-1) Miller (3) 2:11 10,3006/14 @ COL L 5-4 9 34-36 4th 7.0 Munoz (3-3) 2:15 10,0886/15 @ COL L 4-2 9 34-37 4th 7.0 Barthmaier (1-1) 2:10 7,6176/16 vs. COL W 8-3 9 35-37 4th 6.0 Davis (4-7) 2:25 8,111 214,7166/17 vs. COL L 6-5 9 35-38 4th 7.0 Taubenheim (4-9) 3:12 7,735 222,4516/19 vs. ROC L 9-3 9 35-39 4th 8.0 Chavez (1-2) 2:45 8,590 231,0416/20 vs. ROC W 8-7 9 36-39 4th 8.0 Miller (4-3) 2:58 13,509 244,5506/21 vs. ROC W 5-3 9 37-39 4th 7.0 Barthmaier (2-1) Miller (4) 2:36 12,189 256,7396/22 vs. ROC L 7-6 11 37-40 4th 7.0 Chavez (1-3) 3:34 11,051 267,7906/23 vs. BUF W 3-2 9 38-40 4th 7.0 Sanchez (4-0) Miller (5) 2:39 7,448 275,2386/24 vs. BUF L 3-1 9 38-41 4th 8.0 Van Benschoten (7-2) 2:42 7,986 283,2246/25 vs. BUF W 5-0 9 39-41 4th 7.0 Bullington (4-6) 2:21 8,690 291,9146/26 vs. BUF L 7-3 9 39-42 4th 8.0 Davis (4-8) 2:43 7,418 299,3326/27 @ COL W 5-2 9 40-42 4th 8.0 Herrera (1-0) Miller (6) 2:42 8,2576/28 @ COL L 13-1 9 40-43 4th 8.0 Drese (0-1) 2:43 7,698 6/29 @ COL L 6-5 9 40-44 4th 8.0 Miller (4-4) 2:49 6,2036/30 @ LOU L 12-8 9 40-45 4th 9.0 Salas (2-1) 2:55 7,7227/1 @ LOU L 5-0 9 40-46 4th 9.0 Davis (4-9) 2:05 9,7147/2 @ LOU W 8-5 9 41-46 4th 8.0 Perez (1-0) Miller (7) 3:12 7,4097/3 @ LOU L 12-11 9 41-47 4th 8.0 Salas (2-2) 3:26 11,7957/4 vs. LOU L 4-2 9 41-48 4th 9.0 Miller (4-5) 2:59 15,123 314,4557/5 @ LOU W 3-0 9 42-48 4th 9.0 Thompson (1-1) Chavez (6) 2:26 10,8347/6 vs. COL L 4-3 10 42-49 4th 10.0 Salas (2-3) 3:12 7,096 321,5517/7 vs. COL W 3-2 9 43-49 4th 9.0 Osoria (1-0) 2:51 6,129 327,680 7/8 vs. COL L 3-2 9 43-50 4th 10.0 Hernandez (0-1) 2:30 4,826 332,5067/9 vs. COL W 9-4 7 44-50 4th 9.0 Perez (2-0) 2:17 7,205 339,7117/10 vs. TOL L 3-1 9 44-51 4th 9.0 German (1-1) 2:28 10,101 349,8127/11 vs. TOL L 11-3 9 44-52 4th 10.0 Reichert (1-4) 3:08 11,980 361,792 7/12 vs. TOL L 1-0 5 44-53 4th 11.0 Gorzelanny (0-1) 1:19 11,860 373,6527/13 vs. TOL W 4-3 9 45-53 4th 11.0 Barthmaier (3-1) Miller (8) 2:48 11,100 384,752 7/17 @ COL W 5-2 9 46-53 4th 11.0 Davis (5-9) Chavez (7) 2:39 7,125 7/18 @ COL L 10-2 9 46-54 4th 11.0 Hamman (0-1) 3:07 6,948 7/19 @ COL L 6-5 9 46-55 4th 12.0 Miller (4-6) 3:12 8,8967/20 @ COL W 11-2 9 47-55 4th 12.0 Thompson (2-1) 3:06 5,6807/21 vs. CHR L 6-3 10 47-56 4th 12.0 Miller (4-7) 3:24 10,020 394,7727/22 vs. CHR W 5-2 9 48-56 4th 12.0 Davis (6-9) Chavez (8) 2:28 7,687 402,4597/23 vs. CHR7/24 vs. CHR7/25 vs. SYR7/26 vs. SYR7/27 vs. SYR7/28 vs. SYR

April 6 INF Brian Bixler recalled by Pittsburgh [23].April 8 INF/OF Craig Wilson signed as a Minor League free agent [24].April 13 C Michel Hernandez placed on the disabled list [23], C Carlos Maldonado activated from the disabled list [24].April 15 INF Luis Ordaz placed on the disabled list [23].April 17 INF Jason Bowers acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].April 21 C Carlos Maldonado placed on the disabled list [23].April 23 C Michel Hernandez activated from the disabled list [24].April 27 RHP John Van Benschoten recalled by Pittsburgh [23], RHP Brian Rogers acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].May 2 RHP Mike Thompson placed on the disabled list [23], RHP Adam Bernero activated from the disabled list [24].May 4 LHP Sean Burnett acquired by Pittsburgh [23], RHP Matt Miller acquired from the Boston organization in a trade [24].May 9 OF Jorge Cortes placed on the disabled list [23], OF Nyjer Morgan optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].May 13 RHP Marino Salas acquired by Pittsburgh [23], RHP John Van Benschoten optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].May 14 C Raul Chavez acquired by Pittsburgh [23], C Carlos Maldonado activated from the disabled list [24].May 15 INF Jack Wilson begins Major League rehabilitation assignment.May 20 INF Jack Wilson completes the Indianapolis portion of his Major League rehabilitation assignment.May 20 RHP Adam Bernero placed on the disabled list [23], RHP Chris Hernandez acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].May 27 INF Jason Bowers assigned to Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [23], INF Brian Bixler optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].May 29 RHP Bryan Bullington recalled by Pittsburgh [23], RHP Marino Salas optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].May 30 RHP Chris Hernandez assigned to Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [23], RHP Jimmy Barthmaier acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].May 31 RHP Jimmy Barthmaier assigned to Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [23], RHP Chris Hernandez acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].June 2 RHP Chris Hernandez placed on the disabled list [23].June 4 RHP Jimmy Barthmaier acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].June 4 RHP Brian Rogers released unconditionally [23], RHP Franklyn German signed as a Minor League free agent [24].June 7 INF Adam Boeve placed on the temporarily inactive list [23], C Ronny Paulino optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].June 9 C Carlos Maldonado placed on the disabled list [23].June 10 INF Adam Boeve activated from the temporarily inactive list [24].June 13 RHP Marino Salas recalled by Pittsburgh [23], RHP Bryan Bullington optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].June 17 RHP Luis Munoz assigned to Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [23], RHP Evan Meek acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].June 19 C Ronny Paulino placed on the disabled list [23].June 19 RHP Jonah Bayliss traded to the Toronto Blue Jays organization [22], RHP Chris Hernandez activated from the disabled list [23].June 19 OF Kevin Thompson placed on the disabled list [22], INF Luis Ordaz activated from the disabled list [23].June 20 OF Nyjer Morgan recalled by Pittsburgh [22], RHP Marino Salas optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [23].June 21 C Carlos Maldonado activated from the disabled list [24].June 22 RHP T.J. Beam acquired by Pittsburgh [23], OF Jorge Cortes activated from the disabled list [24].June 27 RHP Jimmy Barthmaier recalled by Pittsburgh [23], RHP Yoslan Herrera acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].June 27 RHP Chris Hernandez assigned to Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [23], RHP T.J. Beam optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].June 28 RHP T.J. Beam recalled by Pittsburgh [23], RHP Jimmy Barthmaier optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].June 28 RHP Ty Taubenheim recalled by Pittsburgh [23], RHP Ryan Drese signed as a Minor League free agent [24].June 28 RHP John Van Benschoten recalled by Pittsburgh [23], LHP Corey Hamman acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].June 28 RHP Yoslan Herrera assigned to Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [23], RHP Chris Hernandez acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].June 29 RHP Romulo Sanchez recalled by Pittsburgh [23], OF Nyjer Morgan optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].June 29 RHP Ryan Drese placed on the disabled list [23].June 30 OF Jorge Cortes placed on the disabled list [22].July 1 RHP Ty Taubenheim optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [23].July 1 LHP Juan Perez activated from the disabled list [24].July 2 1B/RF Steve Pearce recalled by Pittsburgh [23].July 3 RHP Bryan Bullington designated for assignment [22].July 5 RHP Mike Thompson activated from the disabled list [23].July 6 RHP Ty Taubenheim placed on the disabled list [22].July 7 OF Jorge Cortes activated from the disabled list [23].July 7 OF Jorge Cortes placed on the disabled list [22].July 7 RHP Franquelis Osoria begins Major League rehabilitation assignment.July 8 1B/RF Steve Pearce optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [23].July 8 LHP Tom Gorzelanny optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].July 11 INF/OF Craig Wilson traded to the Seattle Mariners organization [23].July 11 INF Ryan Mulhern acquired in a trade from the Cleveland Indians organization [24].July 11 RHP Jason Davis assigned to Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [23].July 11 RHP Dan Reichert acquired in a trade from the Cleveland Indians organization [24].July 12 RHP Franquelis Osoria completes his Major League rehabilitation assignment and returns to Pittsburgh.July 13 RHP Corey Hamman assigned to Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [23], RHP Jason Davis acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24]. July 17 RHP Marino Salas recalled by Pittsburgh [23], RHP John Van Benschoten optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24]. July 17 RHP Chris Hernandez released unconditionally [23], RHP Romulo Sanchez optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].July 17 RHP Dan Reichert assigned to Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [23], LHP Corey Hamman acquired from Double-A Altoona (Pa.) [24].

2008 Indianapolis Indians Game Notes ..................................................................................................................

TRIBE TRANSACTIONS

July 21 RHP John Van Benschoten recalled by Pittsburgh [23], RHP Ty Taubenheim activated from the disabled list [24].July 22 INF/OF Adam Boeve placed on the temporarily inactive list [23], RHP Marino Salas optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis [24].

2008 Indianapolis Indians Game Notes ...................................................................................................................

TRIBE TRANSACTIONS

July 22 -- RHP Marino Salas -- add: Marino Salas was optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis for a third time this season ... The 26-year-old posted a 1-0 record and 9.26 ERA (12 ER in 11.2 IP) in 10 Major League relief appearances from May 13-28, June 13-17 and July 17-21 ... The Tribe’s April Player of the Month owns a 2-3 record, 4.17 ERA and two saves in 27 Triple-A relief appearances this season.

July 22 -- INF/OF Adam Boeve -- delete: Adam Boeve was placed on the temporarily inactive list ... The 27-year-old owns a .251 batting average with 12 HR and 46 RBI in 84 Triple-A games this season.

July 21 -- RHP Ty Taubenheim -- add: Ty Taubenheim was activated from the disabled list ... Taubenheim owns a 4-9 record and 5.19 ERA in 17 Triple-A starts this season ... He made a spot start for the Pirates on June 28 vs. Tampa Bay (ND -- 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 SO).

July 21 -- RHP John Van Benschoten -- delete: John Van Benschoten was recalled by Pittsburgh for a third time this season ... The 28-year-old went 1-0 with a 10.12 ERA in three appearances (two starts) for the Pirates from June 28-July 9 ... Van Benschoten posted an 0-2 record and 9.39 ERA in four appearances (one start) for the Pirates from April 29-May 12 ... He turned in a 7-2 record and 3.64 ERA in 13 Triple-A starts from April 7-April 22, May 16-June 24 and July 17-20.

July 17 -- RHP John Van Benschoten -- add: John Van Benschoten was optioned from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis for a second time this year ... The 28-year-old went 1-0 with a 10.12 ERA in three appearances (two starts) for the Pirates from June 28-July 9 ... Van Benschoten posted an 0-2 record and 9.39 ERA in four appearances (one start) for the Pirates from April 29-May 12 ... He turned in a 7-2 record and 3.75 ERA in 12 Triple-A starts from April 7-April 22 and May 16-June 24.

July 17 -- RHP Marino Salas -- delete: Marino Salas was recalled by Pittsburgh for a third time this season ... The 26-year-old posted a 1-0 record and 11.17 ERA (12 ER in 9.2 IP) in nine Major League relief appearances from May 13-28 and June 13-17 ... The Tribe’s April Player of the Month owns a 2-3 record, 4.17 ERA and two saves in 27 Triple-A relief appearances this season.


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RECORD BREAKDOWNVs. Right-handed starter .......................... 34-36Vs. Left-handed starter ........................... 14-20

When failing to score ................................... 0-4When scoring 1 run ....................................0-11When scoring 2 runs .................................... 4-8When scoring 3 runs .................................. 7-13When scoring 4 runs .................................... 7-4When scoring 5 runs ................................ 12-10When scoring 6 runs .................................... 3-2When scoring 7 runs .................................... 3-1When scoring 8 runs .................................... 5-1When scoring 9 runs .................................... 6-0When scoring 10+ runs ............................... 1-2

Games decided by 1 run ......................... 19-19Games decided by 2 runs .......................... 7-14Games decided by 3 runs .......................... 10-4Games decided by 4 runs ............................ 4-7Games decided by 5 runs ............................ 3-3Games decided by 6+ runs ......................... 5-9

When collecting 0-3 hits .............................. 0-5When collecting 4-6 hits ............................ 6-15When collecting 7-9 hits .......................... 20-20When collecting 10-12 hits ...................... 15-13When collecting 13-15 hits .......................... 6-3When collecting 16+ hits ............................. 1-0

When committing 0 errors ....................... 28-23When committing 1 error ......................... 16-17When committing 2+ errors ....................... 4-16

When leading after 7 ................................. 41-5When tied or trailing after 7 ....................... 7-50When leading after 8 ................................. 40-2When tied or trailing after 8 ....................... 6-51 When Tribe scores first ............................ 35-20When opponent scores first ..................... 13-36

Day games .............................................. 12-14Night games ............................................ 36-42

Extra-inning games ...................................... 1-7

Monday Games ........................................... 5-8Tuesday Games .......................................... 7-8Wednesday Games ..................................... 6-7Thursday Games ....................................... 6-10Friday Games .............................................. 9-6Saturday Games .......................................... 8-9Sunday Games ............................................ 7-8

Month of April ........................................... 13-14Month of May ........................................... 15-15Month of June .......................................... 12-16Month of July ..............................................8-11Month of August ........................................... 0-0Month of September .................................... 0-0

2008 O'all Home RoadRecord 48-56 25-28 23-28

vs. COL 6-13 3-5 3-8vs. LOU 7-9 3-4 4-5vs. TOL 6-9 3-5 3-4vs. IL West 19-31 9-14 10-17

vs. BUF 2-2 2-2 0-0vs. LHV 3-5 2-2 1-3vs. PAW 4-4 2-2 2-2vs. ROC 2-2 2-2 0-0vs. SWB 3-5 1-3 2-2vs. SYR 3-1 0-0 3-1vs. IL North 17-19 9-11 8-8

vs. CHR 1-1 1-1 0-0vs. DUR 0-0 0-0 0-0vs. NOR 7-1 4-0 3-1vs. RIC 4-4 2-2 2-2vs. IL South 12-6 7-3 5-3

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6 (4x: MR - Nyjer Morgan @ COL, 7/20) ................................................................. Most At-Bats ................................6 (7x: MR - Jason Bourgeois & Danny Richar - CHR, 7/21) 4 (1x: MR - Ronny Paulino @ LOU, 6/7) ...................................................................Most Runs ....................................................................... 4 (1x: MR - Timo Perez - TOL, 6/2) 5 (1x: MR - Ronny Paulino @ LOU, 6/7) .................................................................... Most Hits .....................................................................5 (1x: MR - Chris Carter - PAW, 4/18) 3 (1x: MR - Steve Pearce @ LHV, 5/27) ..................................................................Most Doubles .................................................................................................... 2 several times 1 several times ..........................................................................................................Most Triples ...................................................................................................... 1 several times 2 (7x: MR - Matt Kata @ LOU, 6/30) ....................................................................Most Home Runs ................................................................. 2 (2x: MR - Alvin Colina - LOU, 7/3) 5 (3x: MR - Ryan Mulhern @ COL, 7/20) ................................................................... Most RBI ....................................................................... 5 (5x: MR - Alvin Colina - LOU, 7/3) 3 (2x: MR - Andrew McCutchen @ TOL, 4/26) ......................................................... Most Walks ....................................................................4 (1x: MR - Bobby Kielty - PAW, 4/6) 4 (1x: MR - Adam Boeve @ TOL, 6/10) ................................................................ Most Strikeouts ................................................................................................... 3 several times 3 (1x: MR - Nyjer Morgan @ LOU, 7/3) ...............................................................Most Stolen Bases ................................................................................................ 2 several times 17 games (1x: MR - Nyjer Morgan, 6/17 to 7/17) .............................................Longest Hitting Streak

8.0 (3x: MR - Jason Davis vs. CHR, 7/22) .........................................................Most Innings Pitched .............................................. 8.0 (3x: MR - Anastacio Martinez - TOL, 7/10) 10 (1x: MR - Corey Hamman @ COL, 6/29) ....................................................... Most Hits Allowed .........................................................10 (3x: MR - Ron Chiavacci - LHV, 5/28) 8 (3x: MR - Ty Taubenheim @ LOU, 7/3) ........................................................... Most Runs Allowed ........................................................8 (2x: MR - Daryl Thompson - LOU, 6/7) 8 (2x: MR - Ty Taubenheim @ LOU, 7/3) .....................................................Most Earned Runs Allowed ..................................................8 (1x: MR - Daryl Thompson - LOU, 6/7) 3 (3x: MR - Luis Munoz vs. LHV, 6/3) ............................................................Most Home Runs Allowed ...................................................4 (1x: MR - Daryl Thompson - LOU, 6/7) 7 (1x: MR - Luis Munoz @ PAW, 4/6) ....................................................................... Most Walks ................................................................. 5 (2x: MR - Heath Phillips - SWB, 5/9) 2 (2x: MR - Jason Davis @ LOU, 7/1) .......................................................................Most HBPs .................................................................3 (1x: MR - Matt Maloney - LOU, 4/22) 8 (3x: MR - Jimmy Barthmaier vs. ROC, 6/21) ...................................................... Most Strikeouts .................................................................... 10 (1x: MR - J.A. Happ - LHV, 6/5) 2 (2x: MR - Jesse Chavez vs. BUF, 6/25) ............................................................ Most Wild Pitches ..........................................................2 (4x: MR - Shairon Martis - COL, 7/17) 14.1 innings (1x: MR - T.J. Beam, 4/29 to 5/25) ........................................... Longest Scoreless Streak

12 (1x: MR - @ LOU, 6/7) ....................................................................................Most Runs / Game ....................................................................................17 (2x: MR - TOL, 6/2) 18 (1x: MR - @ COL, 7/20) ...................................................................................Most Hits / Game ......................................................................................19 (1x: MR - TOL, 6/2) 0 (4x: MR - vs. TOL, 7/12) .................................................................................Fewest Runs / Game .................................................................................... 0 (6x: MR - LOU, 7/5) 1 (1x: MR - @ PAW, 4/3) ....................................................................................Fewest Hits / Game ....................................................................................1 (2x: MR - BUF, 6/25) 6 (1x: MR - @ PAW, 4/5) .....................................................................................Most Runs / Inning ................................................................................... 7 (2x: MR - COL, 7/18) 6 (1x: MR - @ PAW, 4/6) .........................................................................................Most Doubles ......................................................................................... 6 (2x: MR - LOU, 7/4) 2 (2x: MR - vs. CHR, 7/22) .......................................................................................Most Triples ......................................................................................... 3 (2x: MR - COL, 6/28) 5 (1x: MR - @ LOU, 6/7) .......................................................................................Most Home Runs ........................................................................................ 4 (1x: MR - LHV, 6/3) 8 (2x: MR - @ COL, 7/20) ..................................................................................Most Extra-Base Hits ....................................................................................9 (1x: MR - RIC, 5/13) 11 (2x: MR - @ COL, 7/20) ......................................................................................... Most RBI ......................................................................................... 17 (1x: MR - PAW, 4/18) 10 (1x: MR - @ PAW, 4/5) ........................................................................................ Most Walks ......................................................................................... 11 (1x: MR - PAW, 4/6) 3 (1x: MR - vs. LOU, 4/22) .........................................................................................Most HBPs ........................................................................................... 2 (4x: MR - LOU, 7/1) 14 (1x: MR - vs. TOL, 7/13) ................................................................................... Most Strikeouts .................................................................................... 12 (1x: MR - LOU, 4/22) 6 (1x: MR - @ NOR, 5/2) .....................................................................................Most Stolen Bases ..................................................................................... 4 (4x: MR - COL, 7/7) 14 (1x: MR - vs. RIC, 5/15) .......................................................................... Most Runners Left On Base ..........................................................................13 (2x: MR - ROC, 6/22)

11.0 (3x: MR - vs. ROC, 6/22) ...........................................................................Most Innings Pitched .............................................................................11.0 (3x: MR - ROC, 6/22) 17 (2x: MR - vs. TOL, 6/2) .................................................................................. Most Runs Allowed ................................................................................... 12 (1x: MR - LOU, 6/7) 19 (1x: MR - vs. TOL, 6/2) ................................................................................... Most Hits Allowed .................................................................................. 18 (1x: MR - COL, 7/20) 0 (6x: MR - @ LOU, 7/5) ................................................................................... Fewest Runs Allowed .................................................................................0 (4x: MR - TOL, 7/12) 1 (2x: MR - vs. BUF, 6/25) ................................................................................. Fewest Hits Allowed ................................................................................... 1 (1x: MR - PAW, 4/3) 4 (1x: MR - vs. LHV, 6/3) ...............................................................................Most Home Runs Allowed ................................................................................ 5 (1x: MR - LOU, 6/7) 11 (1x: MR - @ PAW, 4/6) ......................................................................................... Most Walks ......................................................................................... 10 (1x: MR - PAW, 4/5) 2 (4x: MR - @ LOU, 7/1) ............................................................................................Most HBPs ......................................................................................... 3 (1x: MR - LOU, 4/22) 12 (1x: MR - vs. LOU, 4/22) ................................................................................... Most Strikeouts .....................................................................................14 (1x: MR - TOL, 7/13) 2 (2x: MR - vs. COL, 4/29) .........................................................................................Most Balks ..........................................................................................2 (1x: MR - NOR, 4/14) 3 (2x: MR - vs. ROC, 6/22) .................................................................................. Most Wild Pitches .................................................................................... 2 (6x: MR - COL, 7/17)

Longest Overall Winning Streak .....................5 games (2x: MR - 4/11-15) Largest Margin of Victory ..........................9 runs (1x: MR - @ COL, 7/20) Longest Home Winning Streak .......................5 games (1x: MR - 4/11-15) Largest Margin of Defeat ......................... 14 runs (1x: MR - vs. TOL, 6/2) Longest Road Winning Streak ........................... 5 games (1x: MR - 4/5-9) Walk-off Wins - Indians ..............................................4 (MR - vs. COL, 7/7) Longest Overall Losing Streak ...................... 5 games (1x: MR - 4/26-30) Walk-off Wins - Opponents ........................................... 5 (MR - COL, 7/19) Longest Home Losing Streak ........................ 4 games (1x: MR - 5/12-14) Largest Home Crowd ................................................ 15,123 (vs. LOU, 7/4) Longest Road Losing Streak ......................... 6 games (1x: MR - 4/10-28) Largest Road Crowd .................................................. 11,981 (@ PAW, 4/3) Longest Game (innings) ...................11 innings (4x: MR - vs. ROC, 6/22) Longest Game (duration) ..................................4 hrs, 1 min (@ TOL 4/26)


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