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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Cleveland Indians are aiming for their first series victory in three tries against the Minnesota Twins this season and will have two chances to do it after winning the opener of a three-game series 5-2 on Friday night at Target Field.The last-place Twins, who have the worst record in the American League, have had surprising success against the Indians and Texas Rangers, the two best teams in the AL.Clevelands win on Friday was just the third in seven games against Minnesota, and the Twins are the only AL Central team that has a winning record over the Tribe.It was good (to get back out there), Indians first baseman Mike Napoli said. We got some rest, rested the body, and it looked like everyone looked fresh. Its going to be a grind down the stretch, but for us to be able to get some rest, its nice.Highlighted by a strong pitching performance from Carlos Carrasco in the series opener, the Indians will turn to Trevor Bauer on Saturday. The right-hander was roughed up in his last outing before the All-Star break, allowing five runs in 5 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees, snapping a stretch of eight consecutive appearances without a loss.Bauer went 4-0 during that stretch with an ERA of just 2.10, lasting at least six innings and allowing no more than three earned runs each time out.In his only appearance against the Twins this season, Bauer gave up three runs, five hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings, taking the loss on May 15 at Progressive Field.Carrasco did what most have failed to do against the Twins since mid-June and that is quiet their bats. Minnesota entered play on Friday having scored 140 runs since June 18, the most in baseball.But after a solo homer by Brian Dozier in the fourth inning, Minnesota was limited to one hit the rest of the way and four on the night.We talked about who was affected more by a four-day layoff, but its tough to tell when pitching is good, Twins manager Paul Molitor said. We just didnt have enough offense. Four hits isnt going to get you many wins.The Twins will counter with Tyler Duffey, who pitched six shutout innings against the Rangers in his last outing before the break. It has been a mixed bag for the right-hander of late; in his last four starts, Duffey las allowed one and zero runs in two starts while giving up six and four runs in two others.With the Twins 21 games back of Cleveland in the AL Central, the club will look for more consistency from their starting pitching during the second half. That includes Duffey, who went 5-1 with a 3.10 ERA in 10 starts during the second half last season but has struggled to find that same mojo in 2016 (5-6, 5.20 ERA in 14 starts). Custom Boston Celtics Jerseys . 8 Kansas to a 64-63 win over Texas Tech on Tuesday night. The freshman from Vaughan, Ont. Danny Ainge Jersey .35 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. 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CARSON, Calif. -- Steven Gerrard is leaving the LA Galaxy after two seasons, and the former England midfielder is still considering what to do next.The 36-year-old Gerrard spent his entire club career at Liverpool before moving to Los Angeles in 2015. In 34 appearances during an injury-plagued tenure with the Galaxy, Gerrard scored five goals with 14 assists.Gerrard, who never won the Premier League with Liverpool, leaves the Galaxy without lifting the MLS Cup. The Galaxy finished ninth and sixth in the MLS table during his two seasons before losing early in the playoffs each time.Gerrard wrote on the Galaxy website : I am now looking forward to spending time with my family as I consider the next stage of my career.Gerrard showed flashes of his Liverpool greatness stateside, but also dealt with numerous injuries and struggled with MLS travel demands throughout his stay in California. He was sidelined for one month between games twice during the second half of this season, returning to play 45 minutes on Nov. 6 while the Galaxy were eliminated from the playoffs at Colorado.Gerrard scored for the Galaxy during penalty kicks in his final game.He obviously dealt with some injuries here in his year and a half, but his presence was great for the club, Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said last week before Gerrard had announced his plans. If (the playoff loss) was hhis last game, to finish the way he finished, with that kick and the 45 minutes he gave, was impressive after being out for close to two months.dddddddddddd And the penalty was impressive. If thats his last kick, then we were honored to have Stevie here.While he relished life in a rented Beverly Hills mansion with his wife and children, Gerrard made no secret of his homesickness for Merseyside. He repeatedly traveled back to England for treatment on his injuries and a broadcasting job, and he spoke fondly about his eagerness to return to Liverpool for good.I can look back at my time at the club with pride at what we accomplished, including two straight playoff appearances and countless memorable moments on the pitch, Gerrard said.While Gerrards departure was widely expected, the Galaxy havent announced whether Irish striker Robbie Keane or American stalwart Landon Donovan will return to the club. Arena is expected to retool the Galaxys roster in the offseason around young offensive talents Giovani Dos Santos and Gyasi Zardes.The 36-year-old Keane, who is out of contract, has been one of MLS top players when healthy, but injuries and international duty kept him off the field for roughly half of the Galaxys schedule this year. ' ' '