GAME RECAP

Impact player

Derek Norris, Oakland

The catcher's three-run homer in the 11th inning off Jared Burton won the game for the A's.

BY THE NUMBERS

4 Hits for Jason Kubel, tying a career high.

5 Innings pitched for Phil Hughes, his shortest outing in four career starts at Target Field.

8 Consecutive games with a hit for Trevor Plouffe.

ON DECK

The Twins will face Oakland righthander Dan Straily on Thursday in the series finale. Straily will make his second career start against the Twins.

La VELLE E. NEAL III