GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Marwin Gonzalez, Twins
With one swing against Josh Hader — a three-run homer — he turned a bad loss into a thrilling win.
BY THE NUMBERS
7 Twins victories when trailing after seven innings.
8 Twins road wins, out of 11 games, since the All-Star break.
9 Baserunners stranded by Martin Perez, five of them in scoring position, in his six innings.
ON DECK
The two-game series will take less than 24 hours; Kyle Gibson pitches the finale at 1:10 p.m.
PHIL MILLER
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