GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Eduardo Nunez, Twins

The third baseman was 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI on Wednesday.

BY THE NUMBERS

5 Times the Twins have ever led off the first inning with back-to-back home runs.

6 Hits for Eduardo Escobar in three games since coming off the disabled list.

.332 Career average against the Royals for Joe Mauer.

ON DECK

The Twins have a scheduled off day Thursday. They will head to Seattle this weekend for a three-game series at Safeco Field, with Pat Dean making his second big league start vs. "King Felix" Hernandez.

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