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Minnesota Twins: Series Against Cleveland Indians Could Be Telling

By Jackson Bruce

May 7, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (54) pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (54) pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Minnesota Twins are tied for the division lead with the Cleveland Indians. This weekend’s series could show if the Twins have what it takes to compete.

The Minnesota Twins take on the defending American League champion Cleveland Indians this weekend. It is a three-game set at Progressive Field. The Indians have struggled at this point of the season, while the Twins have surprised many with their good start.

The series this weekend could be telling of what the Twins are made of. Will the Twins be able to show they are the top dog of the American League Central? Can their lineup keep producing runs against a veteran Indians rotation? Those questions and more can be answered this weekend.

Yes, it is early. Winnings games in May is hardly a time to be able to assess if a team is built to win the World Series. On the other hand, this is around the time a team can show they have the guts to keep up their winning ways. Some still doubt the Twins, but they can prove some doubters wrong by showing Cleveland what they are made of.

The Twins have had some top performers that have been surprises. Those players can show that they are the real deal versus the Tribe. A tough task like this can put a team on the map and get people to believe they can do what they have done early for the rest of the season.

There are plenty of story lines to be covered during this series. From their pitching staff, to their lineup this Twins squad needs to prove some of their early success was no fluke. There is no better way to do that than beating the defending American League champs on the road while they are tied for the division lead.

Here are the key points to watch for this weekend in The Land.

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