![Kansas City Royals starter and winning pitcher Jason Vargas stares over at the Twins bench following the bottom of the sixth inning of the Royals 4-0 win over the Twins Wednesday, July 2, at Target Field in Minneapolis MN.] (DAVID JOLES/STARTRIBUNE) djoles@startribune Kansas City Royals versus the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, July 2, at Target Field in Minneapolis MN.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/CR5437NMVTR37C3TESYVMT2QZY.jpg?&w=1080)
IMPACT PLAYER
Jason Vargas, Royals
The lefthander shut out the Twins for seven innings, giving up four hits and improving to 8-3 this season.
BY THE NUMBERS
6 Times the Twins have been shut out this year.
9-10 Ron Gardenhire's record in replay challenges, after he won one on Sam Fuld's stolen base.
2.40 ERA for Kevin Correia over his past five starts.
42 years, 31 days Age of Raul Ibanez, making him the oldest Royals player ever to hit a home run.
La VELLE E. NEAL III
