Impact player: Phil Hughes, Twins
He starved the Padres’ offense, giving up just seven singles and striking out seven. No walks, no chance.
By the numbers
5 Consecutive starts without issuing a walk by Phil Hughes, a streak of 147 consecutive batters.
2 Years since Jason Kubel stole a base, a streak that ended Wednesday.
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