Joe Mauer went 2-for-4 with a solo homer Saturday in a 17-4 loss to the Indians.

Mauer went 2-for-4 with a solo homer Saturday in a 17-4 loss to the Indians.

Analysis:

After batting .139 in his past nine outings, Mauer was due for a change of pace. He hasn't been much of a power hitter for Minnesota this season, with just seven homers in 108 games, but he showed against the Indians that he's still good for an occasional blast. Just don't rely on him hitting another one in the near future.