IMPACT PLAYER: Luis Arraez, Twins

Singled the opposite way twice, each time driving in runs, and walked twice, too, scoring three runs.

BY THE NUMBERS

10 Extra-base hits — eight doubles, three home runs — among Gary Sanchez's past 11 hits.

2 Sacrifice bunts by the Twins, the first game in Rocco Baldelli's managerial tenure with multiple sac bunts.

5 Victories, of Joe Ryan's seven in his career, against AL Central opponents.

ON DECK

Bailey Ober returns from the IL as the Twins go for a series sweep of the Royals.