Monday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

The Twins were blown out by the Indians on Monday in Cleveland.

August 7, 2018 at 4:11AM
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Trevor Bauer (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER

Trevor Bauer, Cleveland

He gave up only three hits and three walks while striking out 11 over six shutout innings.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 Twins position players who have pitched this season, with Mitch Garver the latest.

14 Times Cleveland has scored at least 10 runs in a game, tops in the AL.

38 Pitches thrown by Kyle Gibson in the fourth inning.

ON DECK

Indians righthander Carlos Carrasco has won his past five decisions while posting a 1.99 ERA. He faces Twins lefthander Adalberto Mejia in Game 2 of the series.

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La Velle E. Neal III

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La Velle E. Neal III is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune who previously covered the Twins for more than 20 years.

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