GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Trevor Plouffe, Twins
He hit the go-ahead homer in the 11th inning, his third homer during the Twins' four-game win streak.
BY THE NUMBERS
1.54 ERA for Jeff Gray in his past 10 appearances.
300 Career appearances for Carl Pavano.
.560 Batting average for Jonathan Lucroy with runners in scoring position.
ON DECK
Jason Marquis, a career National Leaguer before this year, is a .197 hitter with five home runs.
LA VELLE E. NEAL III
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