MINNEAPOLIS - In the fifth inning Friday night, second baseman Jason Kipnis told his double play partner, Francisco Lindor, "This is the best game we've played all year."
Kipnis was talking about offense, defense, pitching and baserunning.
"We looked at each other and said, "Everyone is locked in right now,'' said Kipnis. "Then we said, 'Well, where has this been?' But it was good to see."
What stirred the placid Indians into attack mode during their 8-1 win over the Twins at Target Field? Perhaps it was the sight of first place in the AL Central.