Crown points

• Outfielder Lorenzo Cain celebrated his 28th birthday on Sunday in Minneapolis. He shares the date with third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.

• Triple-A Omaha first baseman Matt Fields hit safely in the Storm Chasers' first 10 games -- going 17-for-37 (.459).

• James Shields' loss to the Twins on Saturday ended his string of nine straight winning decisions on the road.