Cleveland Indians vs Minnesota Twins
When ? Saturday, September 24, 2011 – 01:05 pm
Where ? Progressive Field
Pitchers: vs Duensing vs Huff
Cleveland has won six straight from Minnesota after losing six of nine to open the season series. It’s the Indians’ longest winning streak in one season over the Twins since 2007. The Indians reacquired Thome — their all-time home run leader with 337 — in a trade with the Twins on Aug. 25, but he got off to a bumpy start by hitting .176 with a homer and two RBIs in his first 10 games. Now, Thome is batting .433 (13 for 30) during an eight-game hitting streak. Both homers and five of his seven RBIs over that stretch have come against Minnesota. Huff pitched seven scoreless innings to beat Minnesota 5-2 in his season debut July 18, improving to 3-5 with a 5.52 ERA against the Twins. “Just a magical night,” said Thome, whose 59 homers against the Twins are his second-most against an opponent. “I didn’t know about the statue. That’s surreal — as good as it gets. I’m speechless on that one.” The left-hander matched career highs by giving up five runs and 10 hits in four innings of Monday’s 6-4 defeat to the . Chris Parmalee had three hits including a homer and three RBIs Friday for the Twins (66-96), who need to split their final six games to avoid reaching 100 losses for the first time in 30 years. He’s 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in two career starts versus Minnesota. Thome leads the into a day-night doubleheader with the on Saturday. If 2011 is indeed ‘s final season in the major leagues, he’s going out on a hot streak. Results and goal’s highlights, will be available soon..