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Indians aim for third consecutive win

Jun 19, 2007 - 1:00 PM Philadelphia (36-34) at Cleveland (41-28) 7:05 pm EDT

CLEVELAND (Ticker) - Jason Stanford will try to continue impressive return to the major leagues as the Cleveland Indians face the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

Stanford (1-0, 1.50 ERA) yielded one run and six hits through six innings in Thursday's 3-2 victory at Florida in his first win since the 2003 campaign.

The lefthander had not appeared in major league contest since undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery in 2004. Stanford was recalled from Class AAA Buffalo to replace the demoted Jeremy Sowers in the rotation.

Cliff Lee pitched seven outstanding innings and Kelly Shoppach drove in a career-high four runs as Cleveland rolled to a 10-1 triumph in Monday's series opener.

Philadelphia rookie Kyle Kendrick (0-0, 4.50) goes in search of his first career win. The 22-year-old righthander gave up three runs and six hits through six frames for a no-decision against the Chicago White Sox last Wednesday.

Reigning National League MVP Ryan Howard delivered his 15th homer of the season in Monday's loss. He has nine home runs since coming off the 15-day disabled list on May 25.