GAME RECAP
Impact player John Buck, N.Y. Mets
The catcher's sixth home run of the season, a grand slam, broke things open for New York.
BY THE NUMBERS
4 Consecutive games with a home run by Buck.
250 Career doubles for Joe Mauer.
260 Career doubles for Justin Morneau, moving him past Torii Hunter into fifth on the Twins' all-time list.
On Deck
Lefthander Scott Diamond said he should be able to throw up to 100 pitches on Saturday as he makes his season debut after having a bone chip removed from his elbow during the offseason. Righthander Matt Harvey will start for the Mets.
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