Saturday's Twins-Astros game recap
IMPACT PLAYER
Edwin Rosario, Twins
Got behind 0-and-2 to Houston's closer, then nailed a pitch down line for a go-ahead, two-run triple
by the numbers
11 Triples by Rosario this season, most by a Twin since Cristian Guzman had 14 in 2003
11 Strikeouts by Ervin Santana on Saturday, most by a Twin this season and tied for most he's ever had
6 Saves by Kevin Jepsen as a Twin, in six opportunities, despite giving up a home run and loading the bases before closing out the victory.
3 Strikeouts by hobbled slugger Miguel Sano in four at-bats.
5 Hits by the Twins, including just three off starter Lance McCullers.
on deck
With most of his friends and family in the crowd, Houston native Tyler Duffey will try to win series for Twins against his former favorite team.
PHIL MILLER
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Buxton played more games than he had in seven seasons, but still was hit by the injury bug too often.