Thursday's Twins-Texas game recap

August 4, 2017 at 4:56AM
Texas Rangers third baseman Joey Gallo celebrates his three-run homer with Mike Napoli, right, and Carlos Gomez against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Texas Rangers third baseman Joey Gallo celebrates his three-run homer with Mike Napoli, right, and Carlos Gomez against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Joey Gallo, Texas

His fourth homer in seven career games against the Twins was the game-winner, a three-run shot.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 Hits by the Twins, the third time they've been held to that season-low output.

30 Pitchers used by the Twins this season, breaking last year's franchise record of 29.

1 Error by Joe Mauer, his first since July 6, 2016.

ON DECK

Bartolo Colon makes his fourth Twins start, and second at Target Field, against a team he's beaten 20 times.

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