IMPACT PLAYER
Gary Sanchez, Twins
Catcher was 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. He hit a three-run home run in the first inning and an RBI double in the second.
BY THE NUMBERS
173-for-547 Luis Arraez's final average at the plate as he wins the American League batting title on a nine-game hitting streak.
5 Twins who have won batting titles, also including Tony Oliva (three times), Rod Carew (seven), Kirby Puckett (one) and Joe Mauer (seven).
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