RECAP
GAME 1 Impact player
Jordan Zimmermann, Washington
Struck out the side in the second and third innings, setting a no-trouble tone to his ninth victory.
GAME 2 IMPACT PLAYER
Jayson Werth, Washington
His 4-for-7 day included two RBI singles in Game 2.
By the NUMBERS
100 Pitches to hit Josh Willingham in his career; he was hit four times this road trip.
7 Runs charged to Twins Game 1 starter Scott Diamond, a career high.
PHIL MILLER
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