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Saturday's Twins-Texas game recap

It was another 10-strikeout performance for Max Scherzer.

By Bobby Nightengale

August 27, 2023 at 2:10AM

Max Scherzer gave up two runs over seven strong innings in his first start at Target Field in nine years but did not get a decision for the Rangers. (Craig Lassig, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Robbie Grossman, Rangers

The former Twins outfielder put the Rangers ahead with a bases-loaded walk in the top of the ninth inning. He added a double in the second inning.

BY THE NUMBERS

12 Extra-base hits from Max Kepler this month. He has six doubles and six home runs.

113 Career starts Max Scherzer has recorded at least 10 strikeouts, the third-most in MLB history. He struck out 10 in seven innings.

29 Mitch Garver career home runs at Target Field, which ranks 11th in the ballpark's history

about the writer

Bobby Nightengale

Minnesota Twins reporter

Bobby Nightengale joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.