GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Luis Sardinas, Rangers
The 21-year-old shortstop recorded the only RBI in the game on a two-out single to left field in the seventh inning
BY THE NUMBERS
3 Hits for the Twins in 41 at-bats (.073) with runners in scoring position since May 23.
6 Strikeouts by Rangers pitcher Joe Saunders in his second start this season.
1 Hit for Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar, who singled in the seventh and now has a hit in 12 of his past 13 games at home.
ON DECK
Samuel Deduno will look to get back in the win column with a chance to split the four-game series against the Rangers and rookie righthander Nick Martinez.
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