GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Kennys Vargas, Twins
He went 2-for-4 on Thursday — ending an 0-for-16 slump — with a walk-off home run with two out in the ninth inning to beat the Cardinals 2-1.
BY THE NUMBERS
5 Pitches thrown by Mike Pelfrey to get out of the eighth inning.
13 Come-from-behind victories for the Twins this season.
14 Times Pelfrey has pitched at least eight innings in his career.
25 Consecutive games Brian Dozier has reached base.
16-9 Record for the Twins against lefthanded starters.
34-1 Record for St. Louis this season when leading after seven innings.
4 Homers for Kennys Vargas this season.
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