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CLEVELAND -- Max Kepler is powering his way into Rookie of the Year consideration.The German-born outfielder had three two-run homers and six RBI, leading Minnesota to a 12-5 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.Kepler became the fifth Twin ever and first since Justin Morneau in 2007 to homer three times in a game.Its a good feeling, he said. I was ecstatic. Ive had two before in the minors and once up here. I was real excited.Kepler homered off All-Star Danny Salazar in the first and third innings and hit another off Cody Anderson in the sixth. His was the 12th three-homer game in the majors this season.Kepler singled in the ninth off Zach McAllister to raise his average to .256. He began the season at Rochester but leads AL rookies in homers (14) and RBI (44). He has homered 13 times and driven in 37 runs since June 19.Salazar (11-4) lost for the first time since May 22 and will undergo an MRI on his right elbow Tuesday. He allowed three homers and was charged with six runs in two innings, the shortest outing of his career.Joe Mauer had four hits and homered in the eighth off Andrew Miller, who was making his first appearance with Cleveland after being acquired Sunday from the Yankees.Jose Berrios (2-1) retired 15 straight after a three-run first inning. The rookie right-hander, recalled from Triple-A Rochester before the game, allowed four hits in six innings.Miller received a standing ovation from the crowd of 15,018 when he ran in from the bullpen. He retired Kepler on a groundout, the only other batter he faced.Kepler had two chances for a fourth home run, but said that wasnt on his mind when he batted in the eighth and ninth.I wasnt trying for home runs, he said. I never do.You dont see three home runs all the time, Twins manager Paul Molitor said. Its fun to watch. He does a really nice job. Those balls basically are line drives that went really far.Mike Napoli hit a two-run homer in the eighth for the Indians, whose lead in the AL Central over idle Detroit was cut to four games. Minnesota is 6-4 this season against Cleveland.Eddie Rosario led off the second with a home run. Jorge Polanco had a three-run triple in the third and tripled again in the fifth.Salazar didnt pitch in the All-Star Game because the Indians wanted to rest his arm. He has allowed 10 runs in six innings over his last two outings.While manager Terry Francona doesnt think Salazar looks hurt, the pitcher wants to get it checked out.Its been there for a while but its getting worse, Salazar said. I want to find out whats going on so I know whats in there.START THEM UPThe Twins took the opener of the four-game series with 19 hits, matching a season high.We play a game thats unpredictable in a lot of ways, Molitor said. You come in here and face a team thats hot. 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"Id love to look at those opportunities as they arise," Pierce said in an interview from his Winnipeg eatery. Injuries and a suspension have created opportunities for the next man up to step forward on several teams this week.In turn, this creates opportunities for savvy fantasy owners to tweak their rosters and perhaps add a few points to their Week 11 score.Lets see what kind of gems we can dig up on the waiver wire this week:COLIN KAEPERNICK (QB, 49ers)Matt Ryan and Philip Rivers owners looking for a substitute this week could do a lot worse than Kaepernick, who faces a not-so-tough Patriots defense in Week 11. The Patriots have just 16 sacks so far this season and theyve allowed an average of 260 passing yards per game. Mobile quarterbacks tend to give them fits, so Kaepernick is a good choice to stream.C.J. PROSISE (RB, Seahawks)Over the last three weeks, Prosise had gradually been taking over the running back duties. The Seahawks like the versatility Prosise brings to their passing game, so he will have a role in their offense even if Thomas Rawls returns and takes over the primary rushing duties. Prosise racked up 87 passing yards on seven catches this past week. Hell be a solid play in point-per-reception leagues for the rest of the season.KENNETH DIXON (RB, Ravens)Terrance West only mustered 3.0 yards per carry against the lowly Browns in Week 10, which was boosted by a 17-yard play. Dixon is much more explosive and clearly more talented, especially in the passing game where West is of little help. Its only a matter of time before the Ravens make a change. Stash Dixon away now, youll thank us later.JAMES STARKS (RB, Packers)The Ty Montgomery running back experiment is over for now. While its true there is nothing special about Starks, the Packers are much more comfortable giving him the ball, especially in short yardage or goal line situations. He wont rack up a ton of points unless he scores, but he will get opportunities and hes good enough for a flex spot in your lineup.JEREMY LANGFORD (RB, Bears)Jordan Howard suffered an injury but the Bears havent specified anything yet. Assuming Howard is out, Langford figures to be the next in line for the bulk of the carries. However, youd be well advised to pick up Kadeem Carey as well, because it is quite possible the Bears go with a committee approach.CAMERON MEREDITH (WR, Bears)Alshon Jeffery is gone for the next four games due to a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, opening the door for Meredith to become the Bears top receiving threat. Meredith was the primary target for Brian Hoyer duuring his brief quarterback reign.dddddddddddd He was targeted 27 times and caught 20 passes for 243 yards during Weeks 5 and 6. Eddie Royal will also see a bump in targets but Meredith has far more upside.RISHARD MATTHEWS (WR, Titans)Marcus Mariota has taken a step forward in production this season and Matthews has been one of the primary beneficiaries. Matthews is somewhat touchdown dependent but hes found the end zone in five of the last six games. Hes also been targeted at least five times per game in three of the last four games. Youll want Matthews in your lineup for this weeks game against the Colts.TYREEK HILL (WR, Chiefs)Jeremy Maclin is sidelined with an injury, so Hill has stepped up to replace him. Hill received 13 targets in Week 10, and finished the day with 10 receptions for 89 yards. He also has four touchdowns this season. The Chiefs face the Buccaneers in Week 11, a team thats allowed 19 passing touchdowns, making Hill a strong play this week.TYLER LOCKETT (WR, Seahawks)Injuries hampered both Lockett and QB Russell Wilson earlier this season, but both are healthy now and the difference is obvious. Lockett had one of his best games of the season against the Patriots in Week 10, with three receptions for 72 yards. Hes an explosive playmaker who will continue to produce, especially over the next few weeks when the Seahawks have some great matchups.LADARIUS GREEN (TE, Steelers)Green finally returned to action in Week 10. He played just 12 snaps but caught three passes for 30 yards. Look for the Steelers to continue easing him into their offense, especially in third down situations or in the red zone, where hes a big target for Ben Roethlisberger. The Browns, Colts and Bengals are all on Pittsburghs schedule and they are all generous to tight ends, making Green a wise investment now.VANCE MCDONALD (TE, 49ers)McDonald has received six targets in each of the last three games, and hes been steadily improving this season. Given the vast wasteland that is the tight end landscape this season, McDonald presents a unique opportunity with matchups against the Dolphins, Bears, Jets and Falcons on the horizon. Hes quickly becoming Colin Kaepernicks safety blanket, which means continued targets in favorable matchups.---This column was provided to The Associated Press by the Fantasy Sports Network, http://FNTSY.com ' ' '