Cleveland is averaging 12 runs in each of its last three games. That hot offensive run just may continue another game facing 28-year-old journeyman Tim Adleman and the worst bullpen in the majors.

Cleveland has dominated this series winning eight of nine since the start of last season. Cincinnati is already 10 games below .500 and has lost six of its last seven.

I don't see Adleman, who shouldn't even be in a big league rotation, picking the Reds up. Certainly he doesn't figure to get any help from a Reds bullpen that has an MLB-worst 6.43 ERA, 85 walks and 33 homers given up. And, oh by the way, the Reds' bullpen also carries a high fatigue rating. A reliable closer still has not been found.

Cleveland is 14-2 in Josh Tomlin's last 16 starts. The Indians are unbeaten in Tomlin's starts this year. They also are 6-0 in Tomlin's past six road outings.