Friday's Twins-Indians game recap

May 13, 2017 at 4:29AM
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Ervin Santana (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Ervin Santana, Twins

The veteran righthander pitched seven shutout innings Friday despite walking a season-high five batters.

BY THE NUMBERS

2 Twins' shutout wins, both in games started by Santana.

7 strikeouts by Indians righthander Josh Tomlin were a season high.

381 feet was the estimated distance of Miguel Sano's home run in the first inning.

ON DECK

Cleveland righthander Mike Clevinger made two starts against the Twins last season, going 0-0 with a 3.24 ERA. Righthander Jose Berrios will start for the Twins. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m.

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