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GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Willians Astudillo, Twins

The catcher’s two-run homer in the ninth inning was the walkoff winner against the Royals.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 Pinch hits for Joe Mauer this season.

6 Walkoff wins by the Twins this season.

10 Pitches in at-bat for Kansas City’s Hunter Dozier in the second inning before he popped out.

8-7 Twins’ record against the Royals this season.

.371 Batting average for Ehire Adrianza in 13 games against the Royals.

17⅓ Scoreless innings in lefthander Taylor Rogers’ streak.

La Velle E. Neal III