Indians Earn Sweep Over the Twins

Indians manager Manny Acta described it as his team's own little race. A division title is off the table, so Cleveland has shifted its focus and adjusted its goals. What remains is a push for second place and a winning record.

Do not think that the Tribe is taking this lightly.

"That's our new goal," Indians outfielder Shelley Duncan said following a 6-5 win over the Twins on Sunday. "We're going to take a lot of pride in finishing second. After the expectations people had for this team before the year, it would mean a lot to us.

"I also believe it'd mean a lot to the fans in Cleveland. They really got behind us this year."

Over the next seven days, Cleveland will wrap up its home portion of the 2011 slate with nine games -- including doubleheaders on Tuesday and Saturday. It will be the local crowd's final chance to get a glimpse of this season's squad. If the team looks like the one that just notched a three-game sweep over Minnesota, there is hope indeed.

Duncan powered a six-run onslaught in the seventh inning during Sunday's series finale at Target Field, belting a solo home run and a two-run double in the decisive frame. That helped Indians starter Justin Masterson (12-10) earn a win after a solid six-inning effort, in which he limited the damage of four errors on a rainy day.

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