Twins' doubleheader recap vs. Kansas City

July 2, 2017 at 5:11AM

RECAP

GAME 1 IMPACT PLAYER

Alcides Escobar, Kansas City

Two hits, including his second homer of season, drove in three.

GAME 2 IMPACT PLAYER

Eddie Rosario, Minnesota

A career-high five singles, and his baserunning put him in position to score three runs.

BY THE NUMBERS

24 Career homers vs. the Twins by Alex Gordon, passing George Brett for most by a Royal.

8 Homers hit in the doubleheader; Miguel Sano hit two.

ON DECK

The Twins, 5-5 on this trip, can make it a winning one with Hector Santiago on the mound.

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