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Wedge is also promising Coco Crisp a starting job, so it looks like Jody Gerut could be a reserve when he returns from a torn ACL. Of course, things could change if Matt Lawton is traded. The Indians would consider moving Casey Blake to left field to make room for Aaron Boone.

Sizemore lost 14 pounds due to the illness, but he’s expected back soon.

Sizemore is recovering from a virus that sidelined him before the season.

The Cleveland prospects will play for the Mesa Devil Dogs. Sizemore posted a .304/.363/.480 season for Double-A Akron.

The grand slam was the first of Sizemore’s career and the five RBI set a career high.

After a down July, Sizemore is back fueling the Cleveland offense again in August. He’s batting .328 with nine extra-base hits and 14 RBI in 15 games.

Burgos retired Jhonny Peralta to start the inning, but he gave up singles to Ryan Garko and Ramon Vazquez before walking pinch-hitter Aaron Boone to load the bases. Sizemore then hit a liner to left that caromed off the wall and past left fielder David DeJesus, thus scoring all three runs.

Sizemore has five of his 17 steals since July 13. “Grady usually has a good feel for when he can go,’' manager Eric Wedge said. ``He’s not afraid to take those opportunities. Every now and again, I’ll shut him down. Other than that, he’s on his own.’'

Craig Monroe went over the wall in left to take away what would have been a game-tying, two-run blast in the eighth inning. Sizemore has five homers in 10 games.

Sizemore singled twice, tripled, and walked once while also adding two RBI and his seventh stolen base of the season. Jason Michaels went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a steal of his own as the club evened their record at 26-26.