MINNEAPOLIS — The surprising Minnesota Twins have had at least a share of first place in the AL Central since May 11. However, their lack of starting pitching depth might be starting to show.
Carlos Carrasco pitched one-hit ball into the sixth inning, Jose Ramirez had three hits and Edwin Encarnacion homered as the Cleveland Indians beat the pitching-thin Twins 8-1 Friday night.
The Indians pulled a game behind the Twins at the top of the division standings, and they certainly have the pitching advantage in this four-game weekend series. Minnesota's first three starters began the series with 13 combined career starts, while Sunday's starter, Kyle Gibson, was demoted to Triple-A earlier this year after a poor start to the season.