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Game Recap

Impact Player

Justin Verlander, Houston

The veteran righthander earned his 20th career victory over the Twins with eight dominant innings.

By The Numbers

10 Consecutive batters Verlander retired to start the game, before Jorge Polanco homered.

6 Innings for Kohl Stewart, who gave up five runs in his 2019 debut.

4 Consecutive games Houston had given up a first-inning run before Wednesday.

On Deck

The Twins return home to begin a seven-game homestand with the Orioles and Astros beginning Friday.