GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Andrew Albers, Twins
The Canadian lefthander put up nothing but zeroes again but went went the distance this time, giving the Twins their first complete game of the season in his second major league start.
BY THE NUMBERS
2 Hits and RBI for third baseman Trevor Plouffe.
9 Ground-ball outs recorded by Albers.
5-5 Twins' record against the Indians in 2013.
22 Runs scored by the Twins over their past five games — all coming on home runs.
ON DECK
Righthander Samuel Deduno goes for his eighth victory and tries to extend the Twins' momentum on the homestand. He faces Zach McAllister.
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