Cleveland Pounds Twins, Pavano 7-1
The Twins lost 7-1 in Cleveland Friday night to end their 3-game win streak. Carl Pavano allowed 9 hits and 7 runs (6 earned) in just 3 2/3 innings to take the loss and drop to 2-5. Jason Kipnis hit a grand slam for the Indians and Derek Lowe threw 6 2/3 innings with 1 earned run allowed to get the win. Brian Dozier was 1-3 with 1 RBI for the Twins.
Minnesota is 18-33 and will play at Cleveland again tonight at 6:15, pregame on WJON at 5:45. Righthander P.J. Walters (2-1) pitches for the Twins against righthander Josh Tomlin (2-2).