Thursday's Twins-Boston game recap

July 22, 2016 at 3:21AM

GAME RECAP

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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