Sunday's Twins-Oakland game recap

July 20, 2015 at 4:18AM
This is a 2015 photo of Jake Smolinski of the Texas Rangers baseball team. This image reflects the Texas Rangers active roster as of Monday, March 2, 2015, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ORG XMIT: OTKCR
This is a 2015 photo of Jake Smolinski of the Texas Rangers baseball team. This image reflects the Texas Rangers active roster as of Monday, March 2, 2015, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ORG XMIT: OTKCR (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Jake Smolinski, Oakland

A day after his ninth-inning single ruined Glen Perkins' save streak, he hit two home runs and drove in four.

BY THE NUMBERS

2⅔ Innings thrown by Tommy Milone, matching the second-shortest start of his career.

4 Home runs by Billy Butler over his past 15 games.

4-3 The Twins' record against Oakland in the season series.

.413 Joe Mauer's batting average over his past 13 road games.

ON DECK

The Twins open a three-game series Tuesday at the Angels, who play a home doubleheader vs. Boston on Monday.

La VELLE E. NEAL III

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