Indians starter Justin Masterson took one for the team Thursday, pitching on short rest in an 8-7 extra innings win over the Orioles.
Masterson took the mound on three day's rest, though he had thrown just 70 and 76 pitches in his previous two starts. He threw 96 this time around, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings of work. He struck out just one and settled for a no-decision as the game headed into extra innings.
Masterson is going through a rough patch right now, having allowed 17 runs in 15 1/3 innings during a three-game winless streak. He is 2-3 with a 5.32 ERA heading into his next start, set for Tuesday against the White Sox.