Sunday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

June 7, 2021 at 1:59AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Taylor Rogers, Twins: The lefthander recorded the final three outs with the tying run on second for his fifth save.

BY THE NUMBERS

19 Pitches seen by Andrelton Simmons in his three plate appearances vs. Brady Singer; the No. 9 hitter reached all three times, on two infield singles and a walk.

1 Successful bunts in the game. Jorge Polanco's bunt single in the fifth inning loaded the bases and set up the go-ahead run.

2-0 The Twins' record when Bailey Ober starts. Both times, the team got five innings of shutout relief.

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The two-time All-Star reliever collected 117 saves over 13 seasons, the first six of which were with the Twins.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) works on completing a double play as Minnesota Twins left fielder Nick Gordon (1) tries to slide into second in the second inning.