IMPACT PLAYER: Joey Gallo, Texas
His long homer scored Texas' first run, and his diving catch of the final out preserved its lead.
BY THE NUMBERS
2 Stolen bases by Nick Gordon, the most by a Twins player in his major league debut.
14 Stolen bases by the Twins in 2021, matching their total from 2020's shortened season.
0-11 The Twins' record in games that go longer or shorter than nine innings.
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