IMPACT PLAYER: Byron Buxton, Twins
The center fielder was 3-for-4 with a home run, a stolen base and two runs scored.
BY THE NUMBERS
3 Stolen bases for the Twins, the fourth time they have swiped at least that many.
19 Holds for Taylor Rogers, most by a Twins reliever before the All-Star break since J.C. Romero had 20 in 2002.
69 Plate appearances between home runs by Buxton.
ON DECK
Ervin Santana, who broke in with the Angels, is 1-3 with a 6.20 ERA in four career starts against his former club, including a loss last month.
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