Minnesota jumped on top to stay in the top of the 4th inning scoring one runner using 2 hits. Minnesota ended up with 8 hits for the game while Cleveland had 5.
Frank Viola(13-17) was the winner allowing 1 run in 7 and 2/3 innings. Frank Eufemia recorded his 5th save. Don Schulze(7-16) was given the loss. He gave up 3 runs and 7 hits in 7 innings.