swinging and missing
Two games, 32 strikeouts. That was the final tally for Twins hitters on Wednesday and Thursday:
19 Strikeouts in Wednesday's 13-inning game — including 15 in the first nine innings.
13 Strikeouts in Thursday's game.
2 Innings out of 22 in which the Rays did not record a strikeout.
7 Times Oswaldo Arcia struck out in 10 at-bats.
10 Twins players who struck out at least twice.
7 Twins players who struck out at least three times.
1 Twins players (Brian Dozier) who didn't strike out of 12 who batted.
29 Times the Twins swung through strike three (including two foul tips).
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