GAME RECAP

 

IMPACT PLAYER

Jeff Samardzija, Chicago

After giving up four runs in the second inning, the All-Star, in his White Sox home debut, pitched five shutout innings while his teammates rallied.

 

BY THE NUMBERS

1 Career triples for Chris Herrmann, who drove in the Twins’ first run.

15 Pitches by David Robertson to strike out the side in the ninth for his first White Sox save.

10 Hits by Adam LaRoche in 15 career at-bats against Mike Pelfrey.

 

ON DECK

Returning from a fractured right foot and sprained ankle, White Sox ace Chris Sale makes his season debut against Phil Hughes.

PHIL MILLER