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July 5, 2015 at 4:38AM
FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 3: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Mauer ORG XMIT: 532475317
FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 3: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Mauer ORG XMIT: 532475317 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Joe Mauer, Twins

He got the Twins started off right with a two-run homer, finishing with his first four-hit game since Aug. 14, 2013.

BY THE NUMBERS

3-0 Brian Duensing's record, after he was awarded the victory in relief of Mike Pelfrey, who left after only four innings.

6 Relievers used by the Twins. They gave up two hits over five innings.

ON DECK

Ervin Santana makes his long-awaited debut with the Twins after serving an 80-game suspension.

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