Friday's Twins-Seattle game recap

April 25, 2015 at 6:07AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Felix Hernandez, Seattle

He gave up five hits with no walks and nine strikeouts to get his first complete-game victory since Aug. 27, 2012 — which also was a five-hit shutout of the Twins. It was his 24th career shutout.

BY THE NUMBERS

9 Major league-leading homers for Seattle's Nelson Cruz this season, more than the Twins have as a team.

10 Consecutive games with a hit for Cruz.

4 Career complete games for Phil Hughes, including two with the Twins. Both were eight-inning losses.

ON DECK

Twins righthander Trevor May makes his return to Safeco Field, where he got a chance to pitch in high school. He will face lefthander James Paxton.

La VELLE E. NEAL III

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