The Indians scored two unearned runs in the first because of shortstop Jorge Polanco's error. Jose Ramirez's sacrifice fly that was caught in foul territory by second baseman Logan Forsythe to put Cleveland ahead.
Bauer struck out every batter in the starting lineup and ended his night with a flourish in the sixth. Jorge Polanco doubled with one out and was at third when Miguel Sano drew a two-out walk but Bauer struck out Max Kepler on his 112 pitch.
Bauer hasn't lost since June 29 and is 4-0 in his last seven starts. He was given a standing ovation when he recorded his 200th strikeout of the season against Bobby Wilson in the third.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Minnesota placed outfielder Robbie Grossman (strained right hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list and recalled outfielder Johnny Field from Triple-A Rochester. Grossman was injured running out a double Sunday. The Twins claimed Field last week after he was designated for assignment by the Indians.
GREEN BAY — Former Iowa standout Bryan Bulaga has been cleared to return to practice with the Green Bay Packers. Bulaga has been out since undergoing surgery after tearing his ACL in a game in early November.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC has acquired goal-scoring forward Christian Ramirez from Minnesota United FC.