GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Max Kepler, Twins
He homered, doubled and singled, driving in four runs and scoring three times.
BY THE NUMBERS
21 Hits by the Twins, their most in a game since collecting 23 on Aug. 3, 2014, vs. the White Sox in Chicago.
37 RBI by Miguel Sano, tying him with Nelson Cruz of Seattle for the AL lead.
25 Career bunt singles by Joe Mauer, ninth on the Twins' all-time list.
ON DECK
Ervin Santana, who hasn't beaten the Orioles since 2011, pitched 2016 Opening Day at Baltimore but left after two innings because of a rain delay.
PHIL MILLER
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