IMPACT PLAYER: Colin Moran, Pittsburgh
Turned on a 3-2 fastball with the bases loaded, and knocked it over the right-field stands for a grand slam.
BY THE NUMBERS
11 Walks issued by the Twins, most in one game since Aug. 9, 2014.
3 Home runs by Brian Dozier, tied for the major league lead.
40 Strikeouts by the Twins in their first four games, including 10 by Miguel Sano.
ON DECK
The traditional post-opener off day comes Tuesday, then Jake Odorizzi makes his second Twins start in the series finale.
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