Saturday's recap: Twins-Oakland

August 10, 2014 at 4:59AM
This is a 2014 photo of Derek Norris of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. This image reflects the Athletics active roster as of Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/ Gregory Bull) ORG XMIT: AZGB10
This is a 2014 photo of Derek Norris of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. This image reflects the Athletics active roster as of Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/ Gregory Bull) ORG XMIT: AZGB10 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Derek Norris, Oakland

He drew two bases-loaded walks from Trevor May before driving in runs with his bat, hitting a three-run homer off Sam Deduno.

BY THE NUMBERS

4 Walks drawn by A's No. 9 hitter Eric Sogard, a .214 hitter.

2 Doubles for Eduardo Escobar, giving him 29 on the season. The Twins hit six doubles.

19 Stolen bases for Brian Dozier, matching his home run total.

ON DECK

Jason Hammel has a 7.15 ERA in five starts with the A's since being traded from the Cubs, although he won his most recent start after losing his first four with Oakland.

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