It was the second shutout and fourth complete game of Weaver's four-year career.
The Angels, who began action Wednesday with a 5 ½-game lead over Texas in the American League West, won their fifth straight.
Weaver (13-4) survived only 3 1/3 innings in his previous start against Baltimore Friday, giving up eight earned runs, nine hits and four walks. It was his shortest outing in more than a year.
Although he allowed the Indians seven hits, Cleveland did not have more than one runner on base in any inning.
The Angels scored all their runs in the fifth. Mike Napoli walked to open the inning and moved to third on a double by Kendry Morales. Both runners scored on a single to center by Howie Kendrick, who advanced to second on a bunt single by Erick Aybar.
The runners moved up on a sacrifice by Chone Figgins and Kendrick scored on a grounder to shortstop by Bobby Abreu.
Jeremy Sowers (4-9) took the loss, giving up three runs on four hits and five walks over 6 2/3.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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