IMPACT PLAYER
Tanner Roark, Washington
He held the Twins to two hits and three walks over seven innings, with a career-high 15 strikeouts.
BY THE NUMBERS
3 Times the Twins have been shut out this season.
10 Times the Twins have struck out at least nine times in a game this season.
ON DECK
Tyler Duffey is the pinch pitcher for injured Ervin Santana. He goes against Stephen Strasburg.
La VELLE E. NEAL III
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