GAME RECAP
Impact player
Alexei Ramirez, Chicago
The longtime Twins nemesis had two hits, two walks, two stolen bases and two RBI. Only six White Sox have ever had more RBI vs. Minnesota than Ramirez's 55.
BY THE NUMBERS
8 Groundouts by Joe Mauer, in eight at-bats this season.
19 Consecutive at-bats without a hit for Mauer, going back to 2013, the second-longest drought of his career.
400 Estimated feet that Adam Dunn's solo home run traveled to center field in the eighth inning.
ON DECK
Phil Hughes makes his Twins debut, and tries to prevent a season-opening sweep, in Thursday's series finale in Chicago.
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