On April 13, the Indians announced they had signed starter Jake Westbrook to a three-year contract extension.

Lofton then scored on a double by Bernie Williams, driving starter Jake Westbrook from the game.

Just three weeks ago, the Yankees had brought up Jake Westbrook from Columbus and had started him immediately.

Jake Westbrook walked from the bullpen into the steamy fishbowl of Yankee Stadium for his first major league start.

Jake Westbrook, acquired in the deal for Hideki Irabu, has been impressive.

"I think that's a fair assessment," said Jake Westbrook, a former Yankee who won his career-high 15th game Wednesday.

Jake Westbrook is the winner after also winning the first rout of the Yankees.

"Jake Westbrook is just 22," Torre said, "but we saw him in spring training and he showed a lot of maturity."

Gast was called up on May 12, 2013, after Jake Westbrook was put on the 15-day disabled list.

Jake Westbrook, American Major League baseball player.