Game recap

Impact Player

Samuel Deduno, Twins

The righthander went seven innings, giving up four hits and two runs while striking out five and walking five to boost his record to 6-4.

By the Numbers

4 Times on base for Joe Mauer, who had three singles and a walk.

24 Saves for Glen Perkins, who got out of a ninth-inning jam by striking out Albert Pujols and Howie Kendrick with two runners on to end the game.

1 Career hits for 33-year-old Doug Bernier, an RBI double.

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Twins rookie Kyle Gibson takes on Angels righthander Tommy Hanson, who is coming off the disabled list.

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