IMPACT PLAYER
Kennys Vargas, Twins
His first career home run provided all the offense the Twins needed.
BY THE NUMBERS
55 Innings without allowing a home run by Padres starter Jesse Hahn, until Vargas connected
3 Saves by Glen Perkins in the Twins' three games against the Padres this year
1 Hits by Jordan Schafer, plus a stolen base, in his Twins debut
UP NEXT
The two-game "homestand" ends with San Diego native Kevin Correia facing his hometown team
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