Saturday's Twins-Toronto game recap

May 22, 2016 at 3:22AM
Minnesotaís Eduardo Nunez hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning. ] JIM GEHRZ ï james.gehrz@startribune.com / Minneapolis, MN / May 21, 2016 1:10 PM ñ BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Twins vs Toronto at Target Field. The Twins won the game, 5-3.
The Twins’ Eduardo Nunez hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Eduardo Nunez, Twins

The shortstop was 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in the eighth inning that gave his team a 5-2 lead.

BY THE NUMBERS

2 Times Toronto third baseman Josh Donaldson has been ejected from a game.

5 Runs in the eighth for the Twins, a season high for an inning for them.

.327 Michael Saunders' career average against the Twins.

ON DECK

Phil Hughes felt fine after his bullpen session on Thursday and hopes his shoulder recent shoulder fatigue issues won't be a problem on Sunday, when he faces Toronto righthander Marcus Stroman.

La VELLE E. NEAL III

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