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GAME RECAP

Impact player

Mike Fiers, Houston

The righthander held the Twins to two runs over seven innings on four hits with no walks and a season-high 11 strikeouts.

BY THE NUMBERS

1 Walk for the Twins, their fewest since June 29.

8 Career double-digit strikeout games for Fiers.

3-10 Record for the Twins against Houston since the start of the 2016 season.

.333 Batting average for Kennys Vargas in nine career games against Houston.

17-25 Record for the Twins in day games.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III