GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Mike Aviles, Cleveland
The 33-year-old third baseman was 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. He is now 7-for-11 in his career against Ricky Nolasco with four RBI.
BY THE NUMBERS
11 Times Ricky Nolasco has allowed four earned runs in a start this year.
20 Stolen bases for Brian Dozier, making him the sixth Twin to hit 20 homers and steal 20 bases in a season.
5-7 Record for the Twins vs. Cleveland this season.
ON DECK
Corey Kluber is one of breakout players in the league. In six second-half starts, Kluber has posted a 0.76 ERA. Phil Hughes will start for the Twins. First pitch is scheduled for 12:10 p.m.
LA VELLE E. NEAL III
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