GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Melky Cabrera, Chicago
A double and four singles brought his season average against the Twins to .555.
BY THE NUMBERS
32 Runs scored by Twins opponents in the past three games.
7.00 Ricky Nolasco's ERA in his past three starts, after a 2.33 ERA in his first three.
on deck
Lefthander Chris Sale faces newly activated Ervin Santana.
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