GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Danny Duffy, Kansas City
He allowed one run over 6 ⅔ innings to improve to 11-1.
BY THE NUMBERS
6 Pitchers to get 10 strikeouts vs. the Royals this season, including Ervin Santana.
9 Santana starts of at least seven innings this season.
ON DECK
The Twins open a three-game home series against Detroit on Tuesday.
La VELLE E. NEAL III
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