Saturday's Twins-Oakland game recap

July 19, 2015 at 5:26AM
This is a 2014 photo of Scott Kazmir 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 Scott Kazmir 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

Scott Kazmir, Oakland

He didn't get his second career shutout or even a victory, but the lefthander dominated the Twins from the first inning into the ninth.

BY THE NUMBERS

2 Walkoff wins by the Athletics this season.

3 Blown saves by Oakland's Tyler Clippard.

19 Straight first-pitch strikes by Phil Hughes to open the game.

ON DECK

Jesse Chavez was the winning pitcher on May 5 when Oakland beat the Twins 2-1. He will face former teammate Tommy Milone.

La VELLE E. NEAL III

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