Friday's Twins-Astros game recap

A quick look at Friday's home opener.

April 8, 2023 at 3:36AM

IMPACT PLAYER: Sonny Gray, Twins

Struck out a career-high 13 batters and limited the Astros to four hits and one run in seven innings

BY THE NUMBERS

5 Walkoff victories by the Twins in their 63 home openers; Friday's was their first since 2004.

5 Runs off Twins starters in seven games, one each by their five starters, giving them a combined 1.08 ERA.

2:47 Time of game, the Twins' fastest extra-inning game since a 2:43 game against the Angels on May 28, 2011.

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Phil Miller

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Phil Miller has covered the Twins for the Star Tribune since 2013. Previously, he covered the University of Minnesota football team, and from 2007-09, he covered the Twins for the Pioneer Press.

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