GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Brian Dozier, Twins
The second baseman hit a game-winning single in the bottom of the 13th, one of his three hits.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 runs given up by Astros starter Jarred Cosart in seven innings. He gave up seven hits, struck out five and walked one.
11.1 inning scoreless streak by Jared Burton
13 walks issued by Samuel Deduno over his past three starts.
ON DECK
Astros lefthander Erik Bedard is 0-3 in his past three starts but has a 2.20 ERA in those games with an opponents batting average of .196.
La VELLE E. NEAL III
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