GAME RECAP
Impact player
Phil Hughes, Twins
The righthander gave up two runs over eight innings on three hits and two walks with six strikeouts.
BY THE NUMBERS
3 Consecutive games in which Hughes has pitched at least seven innings.
5-0 Twins' record in series against AL East teams.
8-7 Twins' record over their past 15 games in New York.
3-25 Twins' record when they trail after eight innings.
178 Batters Hughes faced before issuing a walk.
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