Kepler homers again; Twins hang on to beat Indians 10-6
Minnesota rookie Max Kepler homered for the fourth time in two games and the Twins defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-6 on Tuesday night after nearly blowing an eight-run lead.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
10
Cleveland Indians
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/17/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/16/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | D 0-0 | MLB |
| 10/15/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Escobar homered to right (371 feet), Kepler scored.
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Advancing On Force 10-6
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Chisenhall doubled to deep right center, Ramírez scored.
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Advancing On Play 8-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-5
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Play Result 8-5
Napoli homered to left (446 feet), Lindor scored.
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Advancing On Force 8-5
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Lindor singled to left, Kipnis scored.
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Advancing On Play 8-3
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Santana homered to right (438 feet), Almonte scored.
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Advancing On Force 8-2
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-0
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Play Result 8-0
Sanó doubled to deep center, Mauer and Kepler scored.
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Advancing On Play 8-0
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Advancing On Play 7-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-0
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Play Result 6-0
Mauer doubled to deep left, D. Santana scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-0
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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End Inning 10-6
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Chisenhall grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 10-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Chisenhall batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Ramírez grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 10-6
Pitch 7: in play
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 10-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 10-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Ramírez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Napoli struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 10-6
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 10-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Napoli batting
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Play Result 10-6
Kintzler relieved Rogers.
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Start Inning 10-6
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 10-6
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Lineup Change 10-6
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End Inning 10-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Rosario grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 10-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Rosario batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Escobar homered to right (371 feet), Kepler scored.
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Advancing On Force 10-6
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Home Run 9-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 8-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 8-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-6
Escobar batting
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Head to Head
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Carlos SantanaDH41
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Jose Ramirez3B11
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Tyler NaquinCF46
Abraham AlmonteLF28
Roberto PerezC20
MIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Max KeplerRF22
Miguel SanoDH22
Kurt SuzukiC24
Eduardo EscobarSS3
Eddie RosarioCF9
Jorge Polanco3B11
Danny SantanaLF22
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