GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Ricky Nolasco, Twins
No Tiger reached third base during his eight-inning, five-single stint. He struck out five and walked one.
BY THE NUMBERS
5 Home runs allowed by Glen Perkins in his past 6 1/3 innings
2 Home runs allowed by Perkins in his first 55 1/3 innings this season
7 Blown saves for both Perkins and Joe Nathan this season.
.342 Torii Hunter's batting average in 23 career games at Target Field
UP NEXT
Kyle Gibson (11-11) tries to go above .500 on the season, but he'll face hard-throwing David Price.
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