Wednesday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

August 2, 2018 at 6:57AM
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) smiles as he leaves the field with a lead over the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Indians won 2-0 with Carrasco earning the victory. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cleveland righthander Carlos Carrasco on Wednesday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Carlos Carrasco, Cleveland

He earned his 13th victory with 7⅓ shutout innings, scattering four hits while recording his fourth 10-strikeout game of the season.

BY THE NUMBERS

5 Times the Twins have been shut out this season.

30 Career triples for Joe Mauer, who hit his first of the season but was stranded at third.

14-11 The Indians' road record against AL Central opponents.

ON DECK

The Royals, who swept the Twins at Kansas City two weeks ago, visit Target Field beginning this weekend.

La VELLE E. NEAL III

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