Friday's Twins-Toronto game recap

August 26, 2017 at 3:26AM
This is a 2017 photo of Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. This image reflects the 2017 active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/David Goldman) ORG XMIT: FLDG101
This is a 2017 photo of Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. This image reflects the 2017 active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/David Goldman) ORG XMIT: FLDG101 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Byron Buxton, Twins

He drove in a pair of runs with his three-hit night, and saved a couple, too, with a spectacular catch.

BY THE NUMBERS

18 Consecutive stolen bases by Byron Buxton, the fifth-longest streak in Twins history

50 Players used by the Twins this season, including 12 MLB debuts, both franchise records

0 Strikeouts recorded by Bartolo Colon, the fourth time in his career he's lasted five innings without one

UP NEXT

Dillon Gee tries to secure his spot in the rotation, making his first start since Monday's six-inning, two-hit effort.

PHIL MILLER

about the writer

about the writer

More from Twins

See More
card image
David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

Caratini, whose contract is worth $14 million, had his best offensive season in 2025 while playing for Houston.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) works on completing a double play as Minnesota Twins left fielder Nick Gordon (1) tries to slide into second in the second inning.
card image