GAME RECAP

Impact player

Scott Kazmir, Athletics

The veteran lefthander retired 11 of last 13 he faced, allowing three runs over six innings.

BY THE NUMBERS

6-1 Kazmir's record vs. Minnesota since 2007.

1 Target Field openers that have failed to sell out; Monday's 35,837 was more than 3,000 short of capacity.

ON DECK

The Twins take Tuesday off before the series resumes Wednesday.

PHIL MILLER