GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Josh Willingham
He went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBI.
BY THE NUMBERS
2 Hits allowed by Liam Hendriks, who notched his first major league victory in his 18th career start.
35 Home runs for Josh Willingham, the most for a Twin since Harmon Killebrew hit 41 in 1970.
110 RBI for Willingham, the most for a Twin since Delmon Young (112) in 2010.
ON DECK
Esmerling Vasquez, who gave up four runs over three innings against the Indians on Sept. 9, faces them again Thursday.
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