IMPACT PLAYER
Jason Vargas, Royals
The leftÂhander 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
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