GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Kendrys Morales, Twins
The designated hitter drove in three runs, starting the Twins quickly with a double in the first inning.
BY THE NUMBERS
2 Consecutive wins on the road for the Twins for the first time since June 11 and 13.
8 Wins by Kyle Gibson, second to Phil Hughes on the Twins staff.
6 Sam Fuld's streak of plate appearances on which he reached base that ended when he struck out in the seventh.
ON DECK
Seattle changed its pitching plans for the final game of the series Thursday and will start Tom Wilhelmsen, normally a reliever, then piece the game together from the bullpen.
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