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GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Kyle Gibson, Texas

Starting against his former team, Gibson showed the Twins what having a long starter can do. He allowed two homers, then turned it around to retire the next 12 consecutive batters.

BY THE NUMBERS

61 Record for homers allowed at Target Field, held by Gibson.

101 Pitches thrown by Twins starter J.A. Happ, the first pitcher to break 100 this season and the first since Jose Berrios did it 44 games ago.

4 Times the Twins have lost this season when leading after eight innings.

Megan Ryan