CLEVELAND -- For the first time this season Glen Perkins' invincibility faltered, and for the third time this season, his offense couldn't pick him up in Minnesota's 4-2 loss to the Indians Sunday. 

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Aaron Laffey and Tony Sipp used to talk about pitching for the Cleveland Indians when they were roommates at Triple-A Columbus this year. 

After their stunning run to the AL pennant last year, the Tampa Bay Rays had thought their days at the bottom of the AL East were behind them. 

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CLEVELAND -- At times Saturday night Mike Redmond was the model of consistency, calling for fastball after fastball. 

Indians manager Eric Wedge was fuming after watching his team struggle at the plate for the second straight night. 

Kevin Slowey pitched eight strong innings and Jason Kubel hit two solo homers, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night. 

The last time the Minnesota Twins swept the Cleveland Indians on the road, construction hadn't started on Progressive Field and first baseman Justin Morneau was less than a month removed from his 10th birthday. 

The last time the Minnesota Twins swept the Cleveland Indians on the road, construction hadn't started on Progressive Field and first baseman Justin Morneau was less than a month removed from his 10th birthday. 

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer could rejoin the club as early as Tuesday after spending time on the disabled list with a sore lower back. 

Right-hander Nick Blackburn admits he's still learning. 

--LHP Jose Mijares pitched a scoreless eighth inning and reminded manager Ron Gardenhire of why the Twins were so excited to have the lefty in the bullpen this season. 

The Twins made a couple of moves in their bullpen last week, and LHP Jose Mijares was recalled this week after getting off to a good start in the minor leagues. 

Right-hander Nick Blackburn admits he's still learning.