GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Glen Perkins, Twins
The closer came on in the eighth inning to get a four-out save. Perkins improved to 10-for-10 in save opportunities this season.
BY THE NUMBERS
11 Bases for Brian Dozier over the second baseman’s past five games.
6.6 Runs per game scored by the Twins during the homestand.
9-5 Record for the Twins against lefthanded starters this season.
15-7 Record for the Twins since starting 1-6.
123 Plate appearances between walks by Eduardo Escobar, going back to last September.
La VELLE E. NEAL III
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