Thursday's Twins-Boston game recap
July 22, 2016 at 3:21AM
IMPACT PLAYER
Dustin Pedroia, Boston
He went 5-for-5 with two doubles, and that's what it takes to stand out in a game like this.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Pitches faced by Mookie Betts on his first at-bat, a home run.
12 Red Sox victories in July, with three losses.
9 Strikeouts by Boston starter Steven Wright.
ON DECK
Kyle Gibson gets a shot at a Boston team that had 16 hits Wednesday and 17 more Thursday.
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Buxton played more games than he had in seven seasons, but still was hit by the injury bug too often.