Twins manager Rocco Baldelli invited trouble in the eighth inning when he intentionally walked Jose Ramirez and brought in lefty Taylor Rogers to face the former Twin with one out and the bases loaded.
But manager Terry Francona asked the umpires to review the call — teams get an extra challenge from the eighth inning on — and the out call at first base was overturned.
He retired Nelson Cruz on a pop up to short after his high and tight pitch knocked Minnesota’s DH down.
Hedges was back in the lineup for the first time since June 15 after being activated Thursday from MLB’s concussion list.
Mejia, a member of the Indians’ remade rotation following a rash of injuries and demotions, was charged with another balk in the second, which put runners on second and third with one out.
“First couple of innings, I think he was at 53 pitches after two innings and you’re kind of like ‘Oh boy.’ But he limited damage early.
Rosario was originally called out on the back end of a double play, but the Indians challenged and he was ruled safe.
On his way back to second, Rosario turned his head and looked toward third base as shortstop Simmons took Arraez’s throw from short center and tagged Rosario before he stepped on second.
“I was happy for him because that was certainly not what we were aiming for earlier,” said Francona, when asked about Rosario’s mistake.
Berrios, whose winning streak of five straight decisions stayed intact, allowed one run over 6 1/3 innings.
. .In the first inning I was a little anxious, a lot of emotions, just trying to do my best.
Blake Parker, Bryan Shaw and James Karinchak pitched the final three innings.
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