Monday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

April 18, 2017 at 5:00AM
This is a 2016 photo of Michael Brantley of the Cleveland Indians baseball team. This image reflects the 2016 active roster as of Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 when this image was taken. Brantley will not be in the lineup on opening day despite making major progress following offseason shoulder surgery. Manager Terry Francona said Sunday, March 27, 2016 that Brantley is not quite ready and will not be in left field on opening day. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
This is a 2016 photo of Michael Brantley of the Cleveland Indians baseball team. This image reflects the 2016 active roster as of Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 when this image was taken. Brantley will not be in the lineup on opening day despite making major progress following offseason shoulder surgery. Manager Terry Francona said Sunday, March 27, 2016 that Brantley is not quite ready and will not be in left field on opening day. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Michael Brantley, Cleveland

Back from an injury-ravaged 2016, Brantley drove in two runs, one with his second homer of the year.

BY THE NUMBERS

50 Plate appearances by Joe Mauer without an extra-base hit, most in the major leagues.

4 Home runs allowed this year by Kyle Gibson; he had four in his previous 13 April starts.

16,916 Attendance, fourth time in Target Field history, and third time this year, they've drawn fewer than 17,000.

ON DECK

Phil Hughes will attempt to remain unbeaten in his comeback season when he faces Josh Tomlin.

PHIL MILLER

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