Sizmore homers in six-run third to lead Indians

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kelly Shoppach and Luis Valbuena hit back-to-back homers and Grady Sizemore added a two-run shot in a six-run third inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Sunday.

Shoppach homered on the first pitch of the third from Minnesota starter Nick Blackburn (8-8). Valbuena followed two pitches later, and after Blackburn hit Andy Marte with a pitch, Sizemore connected for his 17th of the season.

Asdrubal Cabrera and Jhonny Peralta added RBI hits in the inning to make a winner of Aaron Laffey (7-3).

Sizemore finished with a pair of hits, a walk, two RBIs and two runs scored.

Story appears in Monday’s edition.