GAME RECAP
Impact player
Joe Mauer, Twins
The catcher went 3-for-4 with a home run and raised his average to .347.
By the NUMBERS
11 Multiple-hit games in May for Mauer (six two-hit games, five three-hit).
.323 Batting average for Mauer at Comerica Park,
11 Games in hitting streak for Miguel Cabrera.
11 Batters hit by pitches from Tigers righthander Doug Fister this season.
64 Career ejections for Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.
On Deck
With a victory on Sunday, Twins righthander Mike Pelfrey would pull into a tie for the team lead in wins. Pelfrey, 3-4, will try to give the Twins back-to-back wins for the first time since May 8-9.
LA VELLE E. NEAL III
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