Davis leads Indians’ comeback over Twins

CLEVELAND — The Indians’ bats returned at an opportune time in a 5-4 series-clinching win over the Twins on Tuesday at Progressive Field. With the loss, Minnesota’s season-long skid extended to 12 games. It is the team’s longest such slump since losing 14 consecutive games in 1982.

The Tribe scored more than one run for just the second time in the last nine games, and the win maintained Cleveland’s 4 1/2-game lead in the American League Central. The Indians are now 35-17 against the entire division, but they are still just 7-8 against Minnesota.

The Indians’ offense started strong, with three extra-base hits by the first three batters, including a solo shot via Jason Kipnis. It was the first time the team has accomplished the feat since Oct. 1, 2010, in a road game with the White Sox. Rajai Davis later hit a three-run shot in the second, erasing an early deficit dug by Cleveland right-hander Josh Tomlin.

Neither starter lasted …

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