GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Kendrys Morales, Kansas City
On the anniversary of his signing with Twins, the veteran switch hitter beat them with his two-run homer.
BY THE NUMBERS
11 Double plays grounded into by Joe Mauer, the highest total in the AL.
14 Home-field hitting streak by Eddie Rosario, who has played 14 games at Target Field.
7â…” Innings pitched by Phil Hughes, his second-longest outing this year.
ON DECK
Trevor May, 0-2 against the Royals in his career, tries to change his luck in Game 2 of series.
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