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Tuesday's Twins-St. Louis recap

Donovan Solano needed only one pitch to restore a Twins lead.

By Bobby Nightengale

August 2, 2023 at 2:27AM
St. Louis Cardinals' Dylan Carlson, left, is forced out at first by Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez as Twins first baseman Joey Gallo, right, watches during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis’ Dylan Carlson was initially called safe on this play at first, but replays determined Twins starting pitcher Pablo López touched the bag just in time for an out. (Jeff Roberson, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Donovan Solano, Twins

Pinch hitting with two runners on base and one out in the seventh inning, he lined a first-pitch slider up the middle for a go-ahead, two-run single.

By the numbers

100.4 Throw in miles per hour by Twins left fielder Matt Wallner in the sixth inning, which turned into an out at third base. It was the second-fastest outfield assist in MLB this year.

3.39 ERA for Twins starter Pablo López in 12 road starts this season.

5 Doubles for Byron Buxton since he was activated from the paternity list last Friday.

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Bobby Nightengale

Minnesota Twins reporter

Bobby Nightengale joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.

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