Encarnacion`s homer backs Carrasco`s gem
(MLB.com Cleveland Indians)

The Indians made a statement against the first-place Twins, as right-hander Carlos Carrasco tossed 6 1/3 strong innings, while Edwin Encarnacion crushed a three-run homer and Yan Gomes added three RBIs in an 8-1 rout in the series opener Friday night at Target Field.