One blip and the rest? Dazzling
Danny Salazar (left) was dominant after giving up a home run to Brian Dozier to start the game:
• Retired the next 21 batters in 98 pitches.
• Struck out 11, all on swinging third strikes.
• Fanned every Twin at least once except for Torii Hunter.
• Struck out the side in the fifth and sixth innings.
• Surrendered only three outfield outs.
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