IMPACT PLAYER: Mike Aviles, Royals
He went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI.
STATS
36,286 Announced attendance Wednesday, the smallest in Target Field history.
4 Hits for Denard Span, raising his average to .333.
ON DECK
Carl Pavano is 5-4 with a 3.84 ERA in 12 starts against Tampa Bay heading into Thursday's series opener.
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