GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
George Springer, Houston
A double, a single and two walks produced two runs scored and two RBI.
BY THE NUMBERS
.421 Springer's career batting average (8-for-19) against Michael Pineda.
30 Consecutive scoreless appearances by former Twins reliever Ryan Pressly, who retired all three batters he faced.
15 Consecutive games reaching base by Max Kepler
ON DECK
Kohl Stewart makes his 2019 debut, and will face Astros ace Justin Verlander.
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