Friday's Twins-Royals game recap

October 3, 2015 at 5:07AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Chris Young, Royals

The 6-10 righthander gave up four singles over 6⅓ innings and had the Twins frustrated with his disappearing slider.

BY THE NUMBERS

6 Consecutive Twins victories in Ervin Santana's starts, a streak that ended Friday.

54 Saves converted by Royals this season, a franchise record. New closer Wade Davis pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

26 Aaron Hicks' age, after driving in a run on his birthday.

ON DECK

It's must-win for the Twins now, with Tommy Milone starting against Yordano Ventura in a game moved up to 12:10 p.m. for national television.

PHIL MILLER

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