IMPACT PLAYER: Sonny Gray, Twins
Struck out a career-high 13 batters and limited the Astros to four hits and one run in seven innings
BY THE NUMBERS
5 Walkoff victories by the Twins in their 63 home openers; Friday's was their first since 2004.
5 Runs off Twins starters in seven games, one each by their five starters, giving them a combined 1.08 ERA.
2:47 Time of game, the Twins' fastest extra-inning game since a 2:43 game against the Angels on May 28, 2011.
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