GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Travis Shaw, Milwaukee
His two-out, first-pitch, bottom-of-the-ninth double drove in two and snatched victory away from the Twins.
BY THE NUMBERS
0 Opening Day ninth-inning blown saves in Twins history, until Alex Colome's three-run ninth Thursday.
456 Feet traveled by Byron Buxton's two-run homer off Eric Yardley, the longest of his career.
ON DECK
After an off day, Jose Berríos, who has won his past four season-opening starts, makes his 2021 debut.
Phil MIller
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