GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Yadier Molina, C, St. Louis

Doubled, scored a run, and snuffed Twins threat by throwing out Byron Buxton while trying to steal in the eighth.

In the numbers

1.47 Michael Wacha's ERA in three starts against AL teams this year

.664 Joe Mauer's OPS, lower than all eight starting Cardinals position players Tuesday

10 Extra-base hits by Eduardo Nunez, among his 19 total hits

Up next

The four-game series shifts north for the last two games, which is the Cardinals' first visit to Target Field.

PHIL MILLER