Monday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

August 2, 2016 at 5:23AM
This is a 2016 photo of Max Kepler of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. This image reflects the 2016 active roster as of March 1, 2016, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ORG XMIT: OTK
Kepler (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Max Kepler, Twins

The rookie hit a trio of two-run homers, and added a ninth-inning single.

BY THE NUMBERS

14, 44 AL rookie-leading homers and RBI for Kepler.

2 Innings pitched by Indians All-Star Danny Salazar, the shortest start of his career.

ON DECK

The Twins' Kyle Gibson starts opposite Carlos Carrasco, who is 5-2 with a 1.61 ERA in his past eight outings.

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