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.