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There are definitely some positive signs for CC Sabathia after a poor start to the season CC in his last start versus Toronto allowed only 1 earned run through 7 innings striking out 8 while walking 2. That's only 5 earned runs allowed in his last 4 starts with 27 1/3rd innings pitched. The Indians bullpen has pitched well with an ERA of 1.10 in their last 7 games through last Sunday's action. Joe Blanton has a respectable ERA below 4 but has been a victim of poor run support. The big right-hander is sitting with a 2-5 record but has given up 4 runs or less in 8 of his 9 starts this season. The Indians have struggled for offense this season and with CC in good form against Blanton backed by strong A's bullpen the play is under 9 runs. Play Under 9.