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.