Despite some flaws, the Indians are staying near the top of the American League Central. Shin-Soo Choo is leading the way. Thriving at the plate since moving into the leadoff spot for Cleveland in May, Choo set the tone Thursday by homering to open the first inning, and Josh Tomlin pitched seven stellar innings as the Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 for their sixth win in eight games.
