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GAME RECAP
Impact player
Scott Kazmir, Athletics
The veteran lefthander retired 11 of last 13 he faced, allowing three runs over six innings.
BY THE NUMBERS
6-1 Kazmir's record vs. Minnesota since 2007.
1 Target Field openers that have failed to sell out; Monday's 35,837 was more than 3,000 short of capacity.
ON DECK
The Twins take Tuesday off before the series resumes Wednesday.
PHIL MILLER
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