Twins-Houston doubleheader recap

August 12, 2016 at 4:22AM

DOUBLEHEADER RECAP

GAME 1 IMPACT PLAYER

Jose Altuve, Houston

The All-Star second baseman was 4-for-5 with three runs and three RBI.

GAME 2 IMPACT PLAYER

George Springer, Houston

The young outfielder was 3-for-5 with a double, a homer and three RBI.

BY THE NUMBERS

12 Times a Twins position player has pitched in a game after Eduardo Escobar did so in Game 1.

19 Hits given up by Twins pitching in the opener, a season high.

35 Hits for the Astros over both games, their most in consecutive games all season.

.358 Batting average for Twins infielder Jorge Polanco during his current 13-game hitting streak.

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