GAME RECAP
Impact player
Phil Hughes, Twins
The righthander shut out the Tigers for seven innings on eight hits and no walks with three strikeouts.
By the NUMBERS
96 Consecutive batters Hughes has faced without giving up a walk.
.353 Batting average for Kurt Suzuki on the road.
.412 Average for Suzuki with two outs and runners in scoring position.
ON DECK
Twins righthander Kyle Gibson is 3-0 with 2.55 ERA against AL Central opponents, but Tuesday will be his first time pitching against Detroit.
LA Velle E. NEAL III
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