Indians ace Justin Masterson was as sharp as his name would suggest Sunday during a shutout win in Chicago. In fact, Masterson went the distance as he recorded his second complete-game shutout victory of the season.
Masterson threw 112 pitches as he went nine shutout innings with just six hits and one walk. He struck out eight batters and improved to 10-6 on the year with the win. His ERA is 3.48.
The 28-year-old rebounded from his last outing when he lost to Baltimore. That said, he was flirting with a no-hitter in that start before coming undone late. He's had some hiccups, but Masterson has been excellent for the most part on the year.
He is among the best in the American League in wins and strikeouts and is leading in innings pitched and complete games. Masterson will make his next start Saturday against Detroit.