Wednesday's Twins-Toronto game recap

May 9, 2019 at 2:42AM
This is a 2019 photo of Jorge Polanco of the Minnesota Twins. This image reflects the 2019 active roster as of Feb. 22, 2019, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) ORG XMIT: standard transref
This is a 2019 photo of Jorge Polanco of the Minnesota Twins. This image reflects the 2019 active roster as of Feb. 22, 2019, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) ORG XMIT: standard transref (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Jorge Polanco, Twins

He had his second 5-for-5 game, including a home run and two RBI.

NUMBERS

8 Home runs hit by the Twins in the series.

11 Strikeouts for Kyle Gibson, a career high.

18 Hits for the Twins, their second most in a game this year.

42 Runs scored in the third inning this season by the Twins, their most in any inning.

ON DECK

The Twins open a four-game series against the Tigers on Friday at Target Field.

La VELLE E. NEAL III

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