Monday's Twins-Pittsburgh game recap

April 3, 2018 at 12:49AM
Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Moran, center, has his batting helmet removed by Starling Marte, left, and Gregory Polanco (25), after hitting a grand slam off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lance Lynn in the first inning of the Pirates' home opener baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Colin Moran is greeted by teammates after hitting a grand slam in the first inning. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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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