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Corey Kluber and Cleveland Indians take on the Minnesota Twins

Let's Go Tribe!

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians @ Minnesota Twins

Friday, April 17, 2015, 8:10 ET, Target Field

TV: STO, MLB.TV

Radio: WTAM

It's time to get Corey Kluber a win.

Kluber, who will start for the Tribe tonight in Minnesota, has pitched well in his first two starts of the year, but hasn't recorded a win yet. He enters with a 2.63 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 13.2 innings pitched.

The Twins will counter with veteran Mike Pelfrey. Pelfrey was hit hard in his only start of the year, giving up four runs and seven hits in a loss to the White Sox last Saturday. Pelfrey relies heavily on his sinker, throwing it 43% of the time during his eight year career.

Today's Lineups

CLEVELAND INDIANS MINNESOTA TWINS
Michael Bourn - CF Danny Santana - SS
Jason Kipnis - 2B Eduardo Escobar - LF
Michael Brantley - DH Joe Mauer - 1B
Carlos Santana - 1B Brian Dozier - 2B
Brandon Moss - RF Kennys Vargas - DH
David Murphy - LF Trevor Plouffe - 3B
Lonnie Chisenhall - 3B Oswaldo Arcia - RF
Roberto Perez - C Chris Herrmann - C
Jose Ramirez - SS Jordan Schafer - CF
Corey Kluber - RHP Mike Pelfrey - RHP

It's nice to see Michael Brantley back in the lineup. Brantley, who's missed the last four games with back issues, will hit third tonight. He'll be the Tribe's designated hitter, as David Murphy will man left field.

Also, of note for tomorrow's game, Danny Salazar will get the start on the mound and the Indians don't plan on that being a one time thing. Zach McAllister will be moving full-time to the bullpen.