Simon (12-9) blanked the Indians over seven innings in Saturday's 6-0 defeat, surrendering two hits and four walks. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

After surrendering 14 earned runs over 9.1 innings in his two previous starts, the good Simon made an appearance at Comerica Park on Saturday, blanking Cleveland for the second consecutive time. The 34-year-old has exemplified the "when he's good, he's really good" adage this season, having surrendered only five hits in 24 shutout innings over the three games in 2015 where's he's gone at least seven innings without giving up a run. A key factor in Saturday's impressive outing was Simon's ability to keep the ball in the park after surrendering four gopher balls to the Blue Jays on Aug. 30. Walks continue to be a pervasive problem for veteran right-hander however, with the four free passes he surrendered on Saturday bringing his season total to 59 in just over 153 innings pitched. Simon's control problems undoubtedly play a key factor in the mistrust his owners have each time he takes the mound.