GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Rich Hill, Twins

No Cardinal reached second base in the 40-year-old's five-inning, two-hit return from elbow surgery.

BY THE NUMBERS

9 First-inning runs scored by the Twins this season, most in the majors so far.

1 RBI against lefthanded pitching by Alex Avila, something he managed in only three games last season.

11 RBI this season by designated hitter Nelson Cruz, a total that leads MLB.

PHIL MILLER