Tomlin wins in major league debut for Indians

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07/27/2010 - Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Josh Tomlin pitched into the eighth inning in his major league debut and bested former Indians ace CC Sabathia in a 4-1 Indians win against the Yankees.

Tomlin was recalled from Triple-A Columbus Tuesday to make the start for an injured Aaron Laffey and baffled the Bombers over seven-plus innings. He scattered three hits and did not walk a batter while striking out two.

The young right-hander was charged with a run in the eighth after surrendering a leadoff double to Robinson Cano and giving way to Cleveland's bullpen. He faced the minimum amount of batters through six innings.

Tomlin was 8-4 with a 2.68 earned run average in 20 games -- 17 starts -- for the Clippers this season.

In his minor league career, Tomlin, a 19th-round pick by the Indians in 2006, is 51-24 with a 3.20 ERA in 134 games, including 87 starts.

To make room on the 25-man roster, Cleveland optioned outfielder Michael Brantley to Columbus. He was batting .157 with a homer and seven RBI in 26 games this season. In addition, the Indians designated minor league infielder Wes Hodges for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

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