GAME RECAP

Impact player

Max Scherzer, Detroit

The righthander became the first Detroit pitcher to start the year 7-0 since Jeremy Bonderman was 8-0 in 2007. Scherzer didn't give up a hit until the fourth inning, meaning he didn't give up a hit to 38 consecutive batters, spanning two starts.

By the numbers

1 Hits with runners in scoring position for the Twins.

11-10 Record for the Twins in day games.

299 Career home runs for Torii Hunter.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III