GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Nelson Cruz, Twins
Veteran DH had an infield hit, a line-drive single and a bases-loaded double.
BY THE NUMBERS
0 Home runs hit by the Twins, only the second time in June.
14 Games this season the Twins have been held without a home run.
.500 Luis Arraez's batting average since May 27 (12-for-24) after a two-hit night.
6 Consecutive hits with two strikes by Eddie Rosario.
10 Saves for Taylor Rogers, who pitched the final 1â…“ innings.
ON DECK
The Twins, with Martin Perez on the mound, can sweep a series from Tampa Bay for the first time since 2006.
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