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MINNEAPOLIS - Mike Aviles didnt know his numbers against Ricky Nolasco going into Wednesday nights game. But hes glad his manager did. Aviles homered among his three hits and drove in two runs, and rookie T.J. House threw shutout ball into the sixth inning, combining with four relievers to pitch the Cleveland Indians past the Minnesota Twins 5-0 Wednesday night. Indians manager Terry Francona started Aviles at third base and rested regular starter Lonnie Chisenhall, in part because Aviles had a good track record against Nolasco (5-9). Aviles went 2 for 3 off the Twins starter and drove in the Indians third run with a broken-bat single. Hes now 7 for 11 with 4 RBIs in his career against Nolasco. "I didnt even know that. I know Ive hit some balls decently against (Nolasco) but I didnt know the numbers," said Aviles, who homered into the second deck in left field off reliever Sam Deduno in the ninth inning as well. "I dont even know what it is. I guess sometimes you just see some pitchers a little better than others." Nolasco gave up four runs in 6 2-3 innings. He has now given up 17 home runs in 20 starts. No Twins pitcher has allowed more homers or lost more games this season than Nolasco, who signed a four-year, $48 million contract last December to anchor Minnesotas rotation. "They definitely did attack, but thats something thats happened throughout my career because they know Im going to fill up the strike zone for the most part," Nolasco said. "Sometimes they jump on me a little bit but if you make adjustments and make quality pitches youll get guys out." House (2-3) gave up four hits while striking out five and walked three. The Indians extended Minnesotas scoreless streak to 17 innings. TITO TAKES THE PLUNGE Francona conducted his postgame press briefing in a soggy uniform after he and his coaches taped an ice bucket challenge in the dugout after the game. Francona was challenged by Boston manager John Farrell, but he had another Red Sox great on his mind as he was drenched. "The whole time I was doing it, I dont want to get all emotional, but I was thinking of Curt Schilling," Francona said of his former ace pitcher now battling cancer. "I know how near and dear the fight to find a cure for this is to him." DOUBLE THREAT Twins 2B Brian Dozier became the sixth player in team history with a 20/20 season when he stole second base in the first inning. Torii Hunter was the last Twin to accomplish the feat in 2004. Dozier, who also has 20 homers, posted career highs with 18 home runs and 14 stolen bases last year. TRAINERS ROOM Indians: 1B/OF Nick Swisher underwent season-ending arthroscopic surgery on both knees on Wednesday. He had been suffering from chronic pain related to cartilage damage. Swishers recovery is expected to take eight to 10 weeks. 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Fans holding laudatory signs started showing up at Yankee Stadium when the gates opened at 4 p.m. Monday, an hour early in order to give them a chance to watch the New York captain take batting practice.Leicester were made to wait to clinch the Premier League title after a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Anthony Martial put the hosts in front after just eight minutes on Super Sunday when he dispatched Antonio Valencias cross, but Wes Morgan headed home Danny Drinkwaters free-kick nine minutes later to level the scores.Leicester had Drinkwater sent off in the closing stages of the second half, but the hosts were unable to take advantage and Claudio Ranieris men will now be crowned title winners if Tottenham fail to win at Chelsea on Monday Night Football. From Leicesters wait to Uniteds top-four chances, we pick out five talking points from an entertaining game at Old Trafford...Leicester one step closer Leicester players applaud the crowd after they went a point closer to the title The thousands of Leicester supporters who made the trip to Old Trafford were hoping for a famous win to clinch the title, but there was still plenty of enjoyment to be taken from this hard-fought draw. Leicester will be champions if Tottenham stumble on Monday night, and the away end was still bouncing long after the final whistle at Old Trafford.It looked like it might be a different story when Martial struck Uniteds early opener, but Leicesters character shone through as they weathered the storm and regained their composure. Ranieris side have only lost one of the last 10 league games in which they have fallen behind, and they had chances to win it after Morgans leveller. Wes Morgan admitted Leicester had to work very hard for a point at Old Trafford The last thing you want is to go 1-0 down that early but credit to the skipper and the boys, we dug deep, defender Danny Simpson told Sky Sports. We did what weve done all season. We showed our character, got an important goal and kept going. It would have been nice to have won it here, but its a good point.Former Leicester midfielder Neil Lennon was equally impressed. They had to dig deep, he told Sky Sports. They didnt start the game well but the goal gave them a slap in the face and they responded really well with the equaliser. I thought they played really well in the second half and maybe could have nicked it. Its one point more to the title. Penalty flashpoints The Super Sunday panel felt Leicester were fortunate not to have a penalty awarded against them The game was not without controversy. The first flashpoint came when Marouane Fellaini appeared to swing an elbow at Robert Huth in the 22nd minute, and shortly before half-time, Leicester were denied what Lennon described as a stonewall penalty when Riyad Mahrez was felled by Marcos Rojo.Theres no question about it, even though Ive got blue-tinted glasses on, said Lennon. Mahrez comes inside Rojo and does what he always does, with a little check-back onto his right foot. Rojo dangles a leg out and for me, he brings him down. Its a stonewall penalty. Louis van Gaal says United should have been awarded a penalty when Robert Huth pulled Marouane Fellainis hair in the box United were denied a spot-kick of their own when Drinkwater pulled back Memphis Depay in the 86th minute.ddddddddddddThe Leicester midfielder was shown a second yellow card and United were awarded a free-kick by referee Michael Oliver, but replays showed the incident appeared to take place inside the box.As for Fellaini, Graeme Souness expects the FA to take retrospective action. Huth is lucky because Fellaini has caught him under the chin, he told Sky Sports. If that catches him square across his face, then hes lost several teeth or broken his nose and I dont think he can stay on the pitch. Fellaini wont escape a ban for that. I just cant see it.Magic Mahrez dazzles again Riyad Mahrez appeared to be fouled by Marcos Rojo in the first half Just a week after he was named PFA Player of the Year, Mahrez produced exactly the kind of performance that has made him such a deserved winner. The Algerian shouldered more responsibility than ever in the absence of the suspended Jamie Vardy, and while he did not score or assist the goal, he certainly did not disappoint.Mahrez provided a vital outlet on the break for Leicester - who had just 30 per cent of the possession - with his silky first touch and mazy dribbling making him a constant menace, up until he was substituted to a standing ovation from the travelling fans in the 87th minute. Top dribbler Riyad Mahrez completed more dribbles (eight) than any other player in Leicesters draw with Manchester United. The 25-year-old was unfortunate not to win a penalty when he bamboozled Rojo in the first half, and he also provided four scoring chances for his team-mates. Mahrez matched his quality with a tireless work ethic. Of his Leicester team-mates, only NGolo Kante and Leonardo Ulloa covered more ground (11.10km).Rooney better in midfield? Wayne Rooney felt Manchester United dominated the second half against Leicester and deserved to win With Marcus Rashford keeping his place as Uniteds lone striker flanked by Martial and Jesse Lingard, Wayne Rooney continued his recent run of games in central midfield. The United captain certainly seemed to enjoy the new role alongside Fellaini and Michael Carrick.He saw plenty of the ball, with only Antonio Valencia having more touches, and he completed 66 of his 77 passes at a rate of 85.7 per cent. That total included a string of excellent long-range passes, 13 of which found a team-mate and many of which opened up the play to set up the home sides attacks.Rooney embraced the defensive side of his game as he completed more ball recoveries (10) than any other player on the pitch, and there were plenty of shooting chances too as he forced Kasper Schmeichel into saves on two occasions.Man Utds top-four hopes dented Claudio Ranieri shakes hands with Louis van Gaal after the final whistle While Leicester celebrated another step towards the title, it was a case of two points dropped for Louis van Gaals side. United started brightly but the draw leaves them four points behind Manchester City, and their hopes of a top-four finish look remote, with just three games of the season to play.Van Gaal could not hide his disappointment after the game. Ive seen one of the best matches of the season, but its not enough, you have to score, he told reporters. They are specialists on waiting for the opponent and counter-attacking. We didnt give much away. They only really threatened at set-pieces. Mathematically we can make fourth, but its a big gap.With 60 points, United are still four short of the total they reached in the chaotic 2013/14 season under David Moyes. Even three consecutive wins against Norwich, West Ham and Bournemouth might not be enough to lift them into the top four, and an end-of-season total of 69 points would still be their second lowest of the last 24 years. Also See: Souness: Fellaini wont escape ban WATCH: Ranieri and LVG respect ' ' '