GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Justin Morneau, Twins
The DH went 3-for-5 with a homer, double and two RBI.
BY THE NUMBERS
2 Hits for Danny Valencia, ending an 0-for 19 skid.
11 Runs Thursday, a season high.
178 Plate appearances without a homer before Rene Rivera hit one.
.319 Justin Morneau's career batting average against Oakland.
LA VELLE E. NEAL III
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