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Corey Kluber is untouchable at the moment, but sometimes even that isn't enough: Zack Meisel's musings

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Miguel Sano remained sidelined with a sinus infection. Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario were scratched before Saturday's game.

Rod Carew and Tony Oliva weren't available for the Twins, either.

So, Paul Molitor was forced to feed a batting order of misfits -- Chris Gimenez started in left field for the first time in six years -- to Corey Kluber. The Tribe ace struck out 13 over seven sterling innings.

And yet, the Indians still fell short.

A lineup that featured Robbie Grossman (career .365 slugging percentage against righties) in the No. 3 spot, Jorge Polanco (.