N&N: Home Openers are absolutely still special

Here’s to a great week!

Twins 9, Indians 3

LGT Recap | Box Score

Carlos Carrasco gave up six runs on ten hits and the good guys ended up losing two of three to Minnesota.

Tribe News

Carlos Santana makes contact on day of swing-and-miss | cleveland.com

Santana had four hits and three RBIs, while the rest of the offense continued their cold start to the season.

Opening Days don’t last forever, treasure them | cleveland.com

From Terry Pluto:

So much recent discussion about the Tribe’s payroll and the economics of baseball. Fantasy leagues and baseball analytics sometimes drain the blood out of the game.

We should think about that on a day like this – when time stops for a bit and hearts beat a little faster for those who grew up with the game.

Around the League

• Christian Yelich makes HR history and walks it off for another Brewers win
• Red Sox nearing big extension with Xander Bogaerts. Side note: If Francisco Lindor was just Bogaerts good, I think Dolan and the CFO would sign him to a deal like this. At least, I hope.
• Chris Paddack shines in debut for Padres