Another rough night for the Tribe offense as they amass five hits against Jerod Weaver and the Angels on July 2. The warm weather hasn't perked up the Tribe bats.
A quick look at the batting averages in the lineup reveals the problem. The first four hitters have respectable, if not great averages, but the last five are low. The 5 through 8 spots are flirting with .200 (the Mendoza line, for those that have been around a while) and Jack Hannahan is in at .250 in the nine spot.
The team is without a true leadoff hitter, and has been for many years. Grady Sizemore had some fine years, but his power was mostly wasted at the top of the order.
The team wasted a fine pitching performance by Ubaldo Jimenez. It really can't afford to do that, as he has been very inconsistent.
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