GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Esmerling Vasquez, Twins
He pitched a career-high six innings, holding the Yankees to two runs.
BY THE NUMBERS
22 Games this year in which Joe Mauer has at least three hits.
19 Consecutive games with a hit for Derek Jeter.
ON DECK
Samuel Deduno, who lasted just 21/3 innings in Saturday's 8-0 loss to the Tigers, will return on three days' rest to face the Yankees.
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