IMPACT PLAYER: Josh Willingham, Twins
The former Athletics slugger was 3-for-4 with two RBI.
BY THE NUMBERS
6 Hits for Pedro Florimon in four games with the Twins.
7 Strikeouts by Brian Duensing a season high
ON DECK
Righthander Cole De Vries is 0-1 with a 6.30 ERA in two starts against Oakland.
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