IMPACT PLAYER: Marlon Byrd, Cleveland
He hit the go-ahead, two-run double in the eighth inning and drove in three runs overall.
BY THE NUMBERS
3 Home runs given up by Cleveland's Josh Tomlin, a season high.
2-11 The Twins' record when they score first.
5.54 ERA for Ricky Nolasco against Cleveland.
ON DECK
Cleveland ace Corey Kluber is 6-4 with a 3.64 ERA in 15 career appearances against the Twins, who will start righthander Ervin Santana for the second time since coming off the disabled list.
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