Monday's Twins vs. Guardians recap
From Sonny Gray's seven shutout innings to Ernie Clement's 73.1 mph pitches in the ninth, here's the Twins recap from Monday.
Sonny Gray, Twins
The righthander pitched seven shutout innings, allowing just three hits and a walk along with his three strikeouts. In all he threw 97 pitches with 64 strikes.
By the numbers
1 Mark Contreras' career hits, as he singled on a line drive to left field in the ninth inning after entering the game in the bottom of the eighth.
73.1 mph the top velocity position player Ernie Clement reached as he pitched the final inning for the Guardians. He also granted Contreras his first hit.
Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right on Monday and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent.