GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Danny Valencia, Twins
The third baseman's three-run homer stretched the lead to 5-0 in the first inning.
BY THE NUMBERS
9 Hits for Alexi Casilla in his past 17 at-bats.
4 Errors for Tsuyoshi Nishioka in eight games.
4 Hits for San Diego's Chase Headley and strikeouts for teammate Nick Hundley.
ON DECK
Tim Stauffer is riding a 15-inning scoreless streak.
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