Saturday's Twins-Astros game recap

July 16, 2017 at 4:10AM
This is a 2017 photo of Eddie Rosario of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. This image reflects the 2017 active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/David Goldman) ORG XMIT: FLDG101
This is a 2017 photo of Eddie Rosario of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. This image reflects the 2017 active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/David Goldman) ORG XMIT: FLDG101 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

Impact player

Eddie Rosario, Twins

He went 2-for-4 with two-run double off pitcher Tony Sipp's glove in the sixth that drove in the decisive runs.

By the NUMBERS

132 Career home runs for Brian Dozier, tying him with Jacque Jones for 12th on the Twins' all-time list. Dozier led off with a home run for the second game in a row.

.138 Batting average for the Twins with runners in scoring position in the series.

13-6 The Twins' record in games decided by two runs.

ON DECK

Houston is 10-7 in games started by Mike Fiers, including a 7-2 victory at Target Field on May 30. Fiers gets the ball in the series finale against Kyle Gibson.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III

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