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Wednesday's Twins-Houston game recap

A quick look back at the series finale.

By Phil Miller

June 1, 2023 at 4:02AM

Impact player

Louie Varland, Twins

Needed only 86 pitches to get through seven shutout innings against the World Series champions.

By the numbers

.143 Twins' batting average with bases loaded (7-for-49) after going 2-for-3 on Wednesday.

4 Batters hit by pitches in the game, two on each team.

12 Outs, of 21 recorded by Varland, produced on ground balls.

about the writer

Phil Miller

Reporter

Phil Miller has covered the Twins for the Minnesota Star Tribune since 2013. Previously, he covered the University of Minnesota football team, and from 2007-09, he covered the Twins for the Pioneer Press.

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