63 Justin Masterson, SP

Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson struggled through six innings against the Red Sox Friday, allowing five earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five in the 8-1 loss.

Masterson (7-3) has a 3.20 ERA heading into Wednesday's home start against the Reds.

Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson was named AL player of the week after winning twice last week (April 13-19). Masterson threw 16 scoreless innings in wins over New York and Seattle.

Masterson allowed seven hits and five walks, while striking out 20. He had a complete-game shutout against the Yankees. 

The right-hander has a three-game winning streak. He has a 1.17 ERA and .139 opponents' batting average in that span.

Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson dominated the Mariners over seven shutout innings in a win Sunday.

Masterson set a season high with 11 strikeouts and allowed just three hits and two walks. Masterson has seven quality starts in 10 outings. His ERA dropped to 2.83 with a 2.93 FIP.

Indians starter Justin Masterson had a season-high 11 strikeouts Sunday in a 6-0 win at home against Felix Hernandez and the Mariners.

Masterson struck out the final two batters he faced to go seven innings. He allowed three hits and two walks over 106 pitches. He threw 68 pitches for strikes to lower his ERA to 2.83. The Indians gave Masterson (7-2) plenty of support with a 6-0 lead after four innings.

Masterson has won three straight and has given up three runs over that 23-inning span with 27 Ks. He makes his next start Friday at Boston.

Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson was masterful in leading Cleveland to a 1-0 win in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees. Masterson went the distance, allowing four hits and three walks in nine scoreless innings.

He finished the game with a strikeout of Vernon Wells, which tied a season-high with nine strikeouts. Masterson threw 79 of 118 pitches for strikes, while lowering his ERA from 3.67 to 3.14. Monday's performance was Masterson's second complete-game shutout this season and third in his career.

Masterson is expected to return to action Sunday against the Mariners. He is 3-0 with a 3.67 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in his career against Seattle.