We're No. 2, We're Tryin' Harder, But It Ain't Workin'

Bad weekend for the Tribe, as they lose 2 of 3 to the lowly Washington Nationals, a team that Detroit beat like a dirty rug 3 of 3. In the process, they slip out of first place, either 1 or 2 games out pending the Sunday night Atlanta-Detroit game.

The good news of the weekend was an improbable comeback against the Washington closer on Saturday, coming back from 3-1 down in the ninth to win 4-3 on Martinez' 3-run bomb to centerfield. Also good news - a generally solid start by Westbrook in his first stint back from the DL - He went 7 innings, giving up 3 runs on 7 hits. The bad news is that, without Saturday's heroics they would have been swept by the Nats like a barbershop floor at closing time.

Pronkwatch: In a pinch-hitting appearance on Saturday, Pronk popped out in the 9th. In a start at 1B on Sunday, Pronk was 1 for 3 (1 of only 4 total Indians' hits against Jason Simontacchi - ouch!) with a walk.

Pronk's Mojo Watch: Perhaps Pronk, feeling patriotic, lent his Mojo to the US Men's Soccer Team so that they could win the Gold Cup.