GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Masahiro Tanaka, New York
Stayed perfect vs. the Twins (3-0 in his career) by giving up six singles and a double over eight innings.
BY THE NUMBERS
28 Consecutive games reaching base by Joe Mauer, the second time this season he's had a streak that long.
1 Home runs by Eduardo Escobar, who finally collected his first of the season Friday.
0 Series won by the Twins in Target Field over the Yankees.
ON DECK
Ricky Nolasco can become the Twins' first four-game winner if he can outpitch New York righthander Michael Pineda.
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