Monday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

September 8, 2015 at 4:54AM
This is a 2015 photo of Eduardo Escobar of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. This image reflects the Twins active roster as of Tuesday March 3, 2015, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ORG XMIT: FLTG216
This is a 2015 photo of Eduardo Escobar of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. This image reflects the Twins active roster as of Tuesday March 3, 2015, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ORG XMIT: FLTG216 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Eduardo Escobar, Twins

His 3-for-3 night included a trio of RBI, too.

BY THE NUMBERS

8 Home runs to lead off a game by the Twins, most in the majors this season, after Aaron Hicks connected on the game's third pitch

10 Home runs by Hicks this season, more than his previous two seasons combined (nine)

2 Hits by Torii Hunter, giving the veteran right fielder five hits in the past two games

ON DECK

Kyle Gibson, who owns a 1.35 career ERA at Kauffman Stadium, will try to give the Twins a quick series win.

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Caratini, whose contract is worth $14 million, had his best offensive season in 2025 while playing for Houston.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) works on completing a double play as Minnesota Twins left fielder Nick Gordon (1) tries to slide into second in the second inning.
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