Tuesday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

April 18, 2018 at 4:56AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Francisco Lindor, Cleveland

The shortstop, who was born 20 miles from San Juan, fired up the Hiram Bithorn Stadium crowd when his two-run homer in the fifth inning opened the scoring.

BY THE NUMBERS

6 Times Jake Odorizzi has given up at least three home runs in a game.

900 Career walks for Joe Mauer.

12 Game hitting streak by Brian Dozier.

ON DECK

Wednesday's Indians starter, Carlos Carrasco, was 3-0 with an 0.92 ERA against the Twins last season, and enters the game riding a 12-decision win streak against AL Central teams. First pitch is at 6:10 p.m.

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