Wednesday's Twins-Indians game recap

September 28, 2017 at 5:08AM
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning in a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning in a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Game recap

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Danny Salazar, Cleveland

The righthander held the Twins to one hit and one walk over 4 ⅔ innings while striking out nine — all swinging.

BY THE NUMBERS

9 times Mejia has failed to pitch at least five innings.

74 RBI by Jorge Polanco, third most by a Twins shortstop.

0.87 ERA for Salazar over his last four outings

ON DECK

Righthander Ervin Santana at 16-8, is one win away from tying his career high of 17 wins, set in 2010 — the most by a Twin since Carl Pavano won 17 games in 2010. Carlos Carrasco will start for the Indians. First pitch is scheduled for 11:10 a.m.

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