GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Hank Conger, Astros
Hit his second career grand slam and finished with five RBI.
BY THE NUMBERS
42â…” Consecutive innings without allowing a home run by Mike Pelfrey, a streak stopped by Colby Rasmus.
8 Times this season the Twins have been shut out.
10 Astros who have hit 10 or more home runs this season, a franchise high.
ON DECK
It's a rematch of last week's Ervin Santana vs. Lance McCullers duel, which the Twins won 7-5.
PHIL MILLER
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