Six-run 5th not enough to erase Carrasco start

CLEVELAND — The Twins used an overwhelming offensive display to jump out to an early lead and held on in Tuesday’s 10-6 win over the Indians at Progressive Field. Minnesota took advantage of another rough outing from a Cleveland starter to continue its success over the division leaders.

With the latest victory, the Twins are now 13-25 against teams in the American League Central, with seven of those wins coming against the Tribe. Cleveland is 4-7 against Minnesota, while posting a 26-8 record against the rest of the division.

Minnesota wasted no time, either, scoring four runs in the third highlighted by a pair of two-run homers from Brian Dozier and Max Kepler, who hit three in Monday’s series opener. The bats put up another four-spot in the fourth frame on four hits — three of which were doubles — to take an 8-0 lead.

All eight runs were charged to Cleveland starter Carlos Carrasco, which marked his career-worst outing. It was the first time all season the big righty had given up more than four runs in an outing. The last time he did give up more was on Sept. 30, 2015, against the Twins. Carrasco was on the hook for the loss after completing just 3 2/3 innings.

Twins starter Kyle Gibson didn’t fare much better, however. After spinning four scoreless frames, he was knocked out by a six-spot in the fifth. Both Carlos Santana and Mike Napoli went deep off Gibson to chase the righty out of the game. Gibson ended up being tabbed with six runs off 10 hits across 4 2/3 innings.

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