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CLEVELAND -- If only Minnesota played Cleveland more often, the Twins would be true contenders this season.Despite a 6-21 record against the rest of the AL Central, Minnesota moved to 8-4 against the Indians with a 13-5 win on Wednesday night.You have to enjoy these things when they come along, manager Paul Molitor said. We know they can go the converse way as well.Minnesota has outscored Cleveland 35-16 and has outhit the Indians 46-27 over the first three games of the series.Hitting is contagious and guys are having good at-bats from top to bottom, first baseman Joe Mauer said. Its a lot of fun.Mauer had four of Minnesotas 15 hits, including a single, two doubles and a triple. Hes now 10 for 15 in the series and admitted that its taken some pain for him to start heating up at the plate.Ive been really staying on that back leg, driving the ball, Mauer said. Ive been a little more sore, but its been feeling good getting some results.Twins starter Tyler Duffey (6-8), who allowed five runs and eight hits over six innings, was happy to be in the dugout with Mauer, as opposed to facing the veteran.Hes on a tear right now, Duffey said. I wouldnt want to throw to him.Adding to Mauers big night, Brian Dozier finished 2 for 5 including a three-run homer in the ninth, while Max Kepler finished the game with two singles and two RBI.Kepler is now 7 for 12 in the series with four homers, 10 RBI and six walks.The rookies two-RBI single in the third was a bit controversial, as the blooper to right looked to be caught on a dive by Lonnie Chisenhall. Indians manager Terry Francona immediately challenged the play, but the call on the field stood.Francona and pitching coach Mickey Callaway were ejected for arguing by plate umpire Manny Gonzalez after the review.It was close and its one of those things were theyre not going to turn it over unless theyre 100 percent sure, Molitor said. You can understand the reaction because thats a big play in the game.Scoring five runs in the third after taking a 3-0 lead in the second, the Twins bounced Trevor Bauer (7-5) out of the game after just 2 2/3 innings.INJURY UPDATETwins third baseman Trevor Plouffe (broken left rib) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Rochester, but theres no timetable for his return. Plouffe, who hasnt played since July 1, is batting .252 with seven homers and 27 RBI in 58 games. .TRAINERS ROOMTwins: OF Byron Buxton (right knee) wasnt in the lineup for the third straight game, but manager Paul Molior said hes ready to playIndians: OF Michael Brantley (sore right shoulder) hit in the batting cage Wednesday. Hes played in only 11 games this season after surgery in November.UP NEXTTwins: LHP Hector Santiago, acquired from the Angels before the trade deadline, makes his debut with Minnesota in the series finale. He won his last six starts with Los Angeles.Indians: RHP Mike Clevinger will be called up from Triple-A Columbus to start against the Twins.Larry Allen Jersey . By having more great seasons. Manning was the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team Friday. 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Winchester, who was not penalized for the hit, appeared to make contact with Kellys head early in the first period of Thursdays game in Boston.Hes the No 2 ranked batsman in Test cricket - but he lasted just one ball for Yorkshire against Nottinghamshire in the Specsavers County Championship!Joe Root strode to the Trent Bridge wicket looking to get into the groove ahead of Englands Test series against Sri Lanka, which starts at Headingley on Thursday, May 19, live on Sky Sports 2 HD.However, the 25-year-old was immediately on his way back to pavilion after snicking Notts seamer Jake Ball into the hands of Riki Wessels at first slip. Jake Ball celebrates wwith Alex Hales after dismissing Joe Root Roots scalp came amid an excellent morning for Ball, with the paceman also bowling Adam Lyth (0) first ball and having Gary Ballance (7) caught behind by Chris Read.ddddddddddddCould the right-armer, the nephew of former England wicketkeeper Bruce French, be an outside bet for a first Test call-up?Watch Ball grab Roots wicket in the video above and then catch continued coverage of Nottinghamshires clash with Yorkshire live on Sky Sports 2.Also See:ScorecardCC Div One tableLive cricket on SkyGet Sky Sports ' ' '