Cleveland pitcher doesn’t make it through five innings, team loses

Cleveland 7 - Minnesota 8

The loss was pretty much a team effort, but special recognition belongs to Cal Quantrill who managed to give up four straight hittable pitches to turn a two-run lead into a two-run deficit. It’s going to be like this for a long time, so get used to it, campers.

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Cleveland baseball news

Sloppy Cleveland Indians lose 8-7 to Minnesota Twins - cleveland.com
Cleveland can't rally from early defensive blunders by outfielders Harold Ramirez and Josh Naylor.

Luis Arraez helps push Twins to win over Indians
It’s definitely been a good day at the office when you can leave the ballpark with your name on a shortlist alongside that of Hall of Famer Rod Carew.

Sam Hentges to start vs. hometown Twins

Growing up 20 minutes from Target Field in Shoreview, Minn., it was nearly impossible for lefty Sam Hentges to not picture the moment he’s going to experience on Saturday.

Indians To Sign Brad Peacock - MLB Trade Rumors
Evidently, Cleveland’s brass was impressed enough with his form to add him to the organization.

Indians trying to incentivize new vaccines with free tickets
Cleveland announced a partnership with Discount Drug Mart for a vaccination event in exchange for free tickets.

Around the league

• Fernando Tatis, Jr. has first three-homer game.
• Shohei Ohtana hits leadoff homer off the catwalk.
• Yogi Berra gets U,S, postal stamp.
• Ten questions about Shohei Ohtani.