IMPACT PLAYERJarrod Dyson, Kansas City
The pinch runner stole second, went to third on an error and raced home with the winning run on a flyout to short left field.
BY THE NUMBERS
80 Innings between homers by Royals foes at Kauffman Stadium, with Luke Hughes ending that streak.
12 Saves in as many opportunities for Joakim Soria vs. the Twins since 2008.
1.33 ERA for Scott Baker over his past three outings.
ON DECK
The Twins have won all four games started by Brian Duensing this season.
LA VELLE E. NEAL III
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