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Saturday's Twins-Rangers game recap

September 1, 2013 at 4:03AM
Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe (24) fields a ground out by Texas Rangers' Adam Rosales in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Trevor Plouffe fielded a grounder in the third inning Saturday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Matt Garza, Texas

The former Twins righthander matched Mike Pelfrey's strong performance.

BY THE NUMBERS

15 Home runs for Brian Dozier, the most ever by a Twins second baseman.

3 Leadoff home runs this year for Dozier.

ON DECK

Ron Gardenhire said there was a chance Josmil Pinto would make his debut catching Kevin Correia.

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