MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion homered twice, Trevor Bauer pitched seven strong innings and Jose Ramirez had his sixth straight multi-hit game as the Indians completed a four-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins.
Cleveland came into the series trailing the Twins by two games in the AL Central.
The 5-2 victory capping a sweep vaulted the Indians two games ahead and gave the defending AL champions sole possession of first place in the division for the first time since May 10th.