Thursday's Twins-Colorado doubleheader recap

May 19, 2017 at 3:03AM

GAME 1 RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Charlie Blackmon, Rockies

The 30-year-old center fielder was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored

BY THE NUMBERS

9 walks issued by Ervin Santana over his past two starts, including four Thursday.

15 inning scoreless streak for Rockies righthander German Marquez that was stopped in the fifth inning.

18 saves for Colorado's Greg Holland, who leads the major leagues.

GAME 2 RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Jose Berrios, Twins

The righthander held Colorado to two hits over 7 2/3 innings with one walk and 11 strikeouts.

BY THE NUMBERS

21 first-pitch strikes thrown by Berrios

26 pitches thrown in the first inning by Rockies hard-throwing righthander Tyler Chatwood.

La Velle E. Neal III

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