Network: FSN North
Announcers: Dick Bremer, Roy Smalley
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 9.5 (Directv Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out.

Twins beat up the Indians 12-5.

Max Kepler becomes the 5th Minnesota player, and first since Justin Morneau in 2007, to homer 3 times in a game, leading the Twins to a rout of 1st place Cleveland. Kepler goes 4-for-6 with 6 RBIs and starts with 2-run HR in the 1st off Danny Salazar.

After the Indians respond with 3 in the 1st off Jose Berrios, Eddie Rosario ties it with a solo HR in the 2nd. Kepler's 2-run shot in the 4th puts Minnesota ahead for good before adding another 2-run homer in the 6th. Joe Mauer goes 4-for-5, scoring on each of Kepler's homers, while adding a double and a solo HR.


Starting pitchers:
Twins - Berrios
Indians - Salazar

Winning pitcher: Berrios (2-1)
Losing pitcher: Salazar (11-4)