Thursday's Twins-St. Louis game recap

June 19, 2015 at 3:01AM

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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