Russ Canzler's 1st homer sends Indians past Twins
Russ Canzler hit his first major league homer, reliever David Huff won his first game this season, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Indians
7
Minnesota Twins
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| MIN | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
B Revere grounded out to third, A Casilla scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-6
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-5
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Play Result 7-5
J Willingham doubled to deep left, J Mauer scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-5
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-4
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Play Result 7-4
C Phelps walked, M Brantley scored, R Canzler to third, C Kotchman to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-4
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Play Result 6-4
C Kotchman reached on infield single to pitcher, C Santana scored, M Brantley to third, R Canzler to second.
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Advancing On Force 6-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
M Brantley singled to right, J Kipnis scored, C Santana to second.
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Advancing On Force 5-4
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
R Canzler reached on infield single to third, J Kipnis scored, C Santana to third, M Brantley to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
S Choo singled to center, J Hannahan scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-4
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
R Canzler homered to left center (391 feet), M Brantley scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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End Inning 7-6
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
M Carson struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-6
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
M Carson batting
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Play Result 7-6
M Carson hit for E Escobar.
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Lineup Change 7-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
B Revere grounded out to third, A Casilla scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-6
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Ground Out 7-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 7-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-5
B Revere batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-5
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Play Result 7-5
P Florimon grounded out to shortstop, A Casilla to third.
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Advancing On Play 7-5
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Ground Out 7-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 7-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-5
P Florimon batting
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Play Result 7-5
A Casilla ran for T Plouffe.
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Lineup Change 7-5
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Lineup Change 7-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-5
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Play Result 7-5
T Plouffe doubled to right.
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Double 7-5
Pitch 9: in play
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Ball 7-5
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 7-5
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 7-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 7-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-5
T Plouffe batting
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Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Trevor Larnach Out
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Ben RevereCF25
Eduardo Escobar2B3
Joe MauerC7
Josh WillinghamDH7
Justin Morneau1B44
Ryan DoumitLF4
Chris Mathhew ParmeleeRF89
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Pedro FlorimonSS18
Substitutes
Matt CarsonPH55
Alexi CasillaPR
CLE
Shin-Soo ChooRF17
Jason Kipnis2B22
Asdrubal CabreraSS3
Carlos SantanaC41
Michael BrantleyCF23
Russ CanzlerDH68
Casey Kotchman1B35
Vinny RottinoLF
Jack Hannahan3B9
Substitutes
Cord PhelpsPH71
Ezequiel CarreraLF41
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