Sunday's Twins-N.Y. Yankees game recap

June 2, 2014 — 1:24am

This is a 2014 photo of pitcher Phil Hughes of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. This image reflects the Twins active roster as of Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) ORG XMIT: FLSR1

GAME RECAP

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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.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III

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