Behind David Huff's brilliant outing, the Indians coasted to a victory to begin a day-night doubleheader at Target Field.
Because the Tribe is playing 6 games in 5 days, Huff was forced to make his 1st start of the season.
Judging by Monday's performance, it might not be his last.
Huff overwhelmed the Twins for 7 innings as he held them off the scoreboard while striking out 5. Huff earned the victory, his 1st at the major league level since May 23, 2010.
The Indians gave Huff ample run support in the top of the 3rd. Ezequiel Carrera bounced a RBI single through the middle of the infield, and Asdrubal Cabrera slugged a 3-run homer well over the right field wall.
Austin Kearns added a solo bomb in the 9th that sailed into the upper deck in left.
Chad Durbin allowed a Michael Cuddyer 2-run shot in the last of the 9th, but Vinnie Pestano stifled a possible Minnesota rally. The effort merited Pestano his 2nd save.
Prior to the contest, Grady Sizemore was placed on the disabled list due to the knee contusion he suffered on Sunday.
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