Santana leads to Twins to sweep, first place in AL Central
Ervin Santana struck out seven in six innings, Jason Castro drove in three runs and the Minnesota Twins swept the Cleveland Indians with a 4-0 victory on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
4
Cleveland Indians
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Castro doubled to deep right center, Rosario scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-0
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Bunted Foul 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-0
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Rosario homered to right (393 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Castro doubled to deep left center, Escobar and Rosario scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-0
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 4-0
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Lindor grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 4-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-0
Lindor batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Gomes struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-0
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-0
Gomes batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Zimmer bunt grounded out to pitcher.
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Bunt Ground Out 4-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-0
Zimmer batting
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Play Result 4-0
Kintzler relieved Boshers.
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Start Inning 4-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 4-0
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Lineup Change 4-0
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End Inning 4-0
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Mauer grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 4-0
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Looking 4-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-0
Mauer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Dozier flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Head to Head
MIN wins series 3-0
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
Francisco LindorSS12
Jason Kipnis2B22
Jose Ramirez3B11
Edwin EncarnacionDH23
Carlos Santana1B41
Lonnie ChisenhallRF5
Austin JacksonLF16
Bradley ZimmerCF27
Yan GomesC15
Substitutes
Daniel RobertsonLF
MIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Joe Mauer1B7
Miguel SanoDH22
Max KeplerRF22
Eduardo Escobar3B3
Eddie RosarioLF9
Jorge PolancoSS11
Jason CastroC18
Byron BuxtonCF25
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