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CLEVELAND -- The frustration boiled over for the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.The AL Central leaders dropped another game to last-place Minnesota and lost another game in the standings after a 13-5 defeat.The Indians, who fell to 4-8 against the Twins, have been outscored 35-16 in losing the first three games of this series.Manager Terry Francona and pitching coach Mickey Callaway were ejected in the third while pitcher Corey Kluber -- who wasnt in the game -- was thrown out in the fifth.Joe Mauer had four hits and four RBI, Brian Dozier hit a three-run homer and the Twins had another big night against Clevelands pitching staff.Francona knows the Indians are going through a difficult stretch.You have to play through tough times, he said. Its inevitable. It happens to everybody.The Indians lead over Detroit in the AL Central lead has shrunk to two games. Cleveland, which is 26-8 against the rest of the division, held a 7 1/2 game lead on July 20.Mike Napoli homered for the fifth straight game -- matching Chris Davis and Jay Bruce for the longest streak in the majors this season.Were going to snap out of it, Napoli said. Through 162 games youre going to have stretches like this. Its about minimizing them.Tyler Duffey (6-8) allowed five runs in six innings. Eddie Rosario had three hits and three RBI while rookie Max Kepler had two hits and drove in two runs.Trevor Bauer (7-5) gave up eight runs in 2 2/3 innings. Tyler Naquin also went deep for Cleveland.Mauer had an RBI single in the second, a two-run double in the third and an RBI triple in the eighth. He also doubled in the first and walked in the sixth.Dozier homered in the ninth.Kepler is 7 for 12 with four homers and 10 RBI in the series. His two-run single in the third led to the ejections of Francona and Callaway. Minnesota scored five times in the inning.The ejections came after a replay review upheld a ruling on the field that right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall didnt catch a fly ball hit by Kepler. Chisenhall attempted to make a diving catch, and Francona immediately challenged the call.Although replays shown on the Progressive Field scoreboard indicated Chisenhall made the catch, the call on the field stood. Francona and Callaway were tossed by plate umpire Manny Gonzalez.I knew I was going to get thrown out because you cant go out and argue those, Francona said. I just needed to express my frustration.Twins manager Paul Molitor thought the decision would go Minnesotas way, but knew it would be close.You can understand the reaction because thats a big play in the game, he said.Kluber was ejected by first-base umpire Jim Reynolds for arguing from the top step of the dugout after Abraham Almonte was called out on a close play.NEED SOME RELIEFClevelands starting pitchers have allowed 22 runs -- 21 earned -- in 8 1/3 innings in the series. The short starts have taxed the bullpen. Right-handers Austin Adams, Shawn Armstrong and Cody Anderson, who have all been used in relief, were sent to Triple-A Columbus.TRAINERS ROOMTwins: OF Byron Buxton (right knee) wasnt in the lineup for the third straight gameIndians: OF Michael Brantley (sore right shoulder) hit in the batting cage Wednesday. Hes played in only 11 games this season after surgery in November.UP NEXTTwins: LHP Hector Santiago, acquired from the Angels before the trade deadline, makes his debut with Minnesota in the series finale.Indians: RHP Mike Clevinger will be called up from Triple-A Columbus to start against the Twins. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs released their initial depth chart ahead of their preseason opener, and it left fans wondering just how good they might be once the games start counting.Assuming all those pieces stay healthy. Or get healthy.Jamaal Charles is the starting running back, even though he has been sitting out camp after surgery to repair his ACL. Eric Berry is the starting safety, even though he has yet to sign a franchise tag and report to camp. Justin Houston is one outside linebacker and Tamba Hali the other, even though both of them are also coming back from knee injuries -- Houston may be out for a while.Still, the Chiefs were required to put something on paper and they sent it out late Sunday.What they came up with is a roster that, if everyone was healthy, might be their best in yearsThe job (general manager) John Dorsey and his staff have continued to do in terms of bringing in young players and some veteran players who can fill in and make us stronger, I think this is the most complete team weve had since Andy (Reid) and John have been here, chairman Clark Hunt said.There were few major surprises on the depth chart ahead of Saturdays game against Seattle.Charcandrick West was listed ahead of Spencer Ware at running back, meaning he is the de factor No. 1 until Charles returns. West and Ware split reps after the Pro Bowler went down last season.Chris Conley was listed ahead of Rod Streater at one wide receiver spot, both of them trailing Albert Wilson, who has missed time with a calf injury. Tyreek Hill is listed deep on the chart but has been making enough plays that it would hardly be a surprise to see him quickly climb it.Demetrius Harris appears to have a slight edge on Ross Travis at the second tight end spot.Typically in this offense we count on tight ends, co-offensive coordinator Brad Childress said. Travis (Kelce) will continue to up his game and hopefully the guys beehind him will up their game.ddddddddddddThe only surprise along the offensive line was more like an affirmation: rookie Parker Ehinger has been impressive throughout camp and was listed with the starts at left guard. Another rookie, defensive end Chris Jones, is backing up Jay Howard on the opposite line. Dontari Poe and Allen Bailey return from last season at the other two starting spots.The linebacker situation is still fluid, though.Houstons injury means that former first-round pick Dee Ford will get his opportunity in the spotlight. He has been inconsistent -- some might say ineffective -- during his first two seasons, rarely playing at all as a rookie and making just 5 1/2 sacks his first two seasons.Im here to do what Ive always wanted to do. As far as my goals, I see this as an opportunity, he said. I knew at some point this is where I would be. So the last couple of years Ive been working to get to this point. This is a chance for me to step up and really show what I can do.Safety Daniel Sorensen could just as well say the same thing.He made the team a couple years ago as an undrafted free agent, and has slowly earned more playing time. But hes due to get a whole lot of it if Berry refuses to sign his franchise tender.Sorensen has already earned a reputation in camp for being a big hitter.Hes a smart player and were asking him to do a lot back there, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, but thats what that position holds. Him and (Ron) Parker are close. Until E.B. gets in, hes going to have to hold down the fort for us.One glance at the Chiefs first depth chart and theres a lot of holding down the fort happening.Were trading punches kind of back and forth, and theyre challenging each other in a positive way, Reid said. For the most part, I appreciate the effort theyre giving. ' ' '