Twins-Detroit game recap

April 12, 2017 at 3:06AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Matt Boyd, Detroit

So dominant over six shutout innings, he didn't allow a hit until the final one.

BY THE NUMBERS

11 Runs allowed by Twins starting pitchers in seven games, the fewest in the majors.

17 Strikeouts by Byron Buxton, in 30 plate appearances this season.

433 Career saves by Francisco Rodriguez, most by any active player and fourth-most in major league history.

ON DECK

The Twins will face AL Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer in Game 2 of the series; he'll be opposed by Kyle Gibson.

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