AL CENTRAL SHOWDOWN
Where the Twins and Cleveland stand entering tonight's game:
CategoryTwinsIndians
Record70-4468-46
AL Central1st place2nd place
Today2 games ahead2 behind
On June 211½ ahead11½ behind
Days in first12918
Key stat224 HRs3.64 ERA
Home record35-2338-24
Road record35-2130-22
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