Twins-Philadelphia game recap

April 6, 2019 at 6:09AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Jorge Polanco, Twins

The shortstop went 5-for-5 and hit for the Twins' first cycle in 10 years. The five hits also are a career high.

BY THE NUMBERS

6 Games this year the Phillies have scored at least five runs.

7 Runs Philadelphia scored with two outs.

154 Pitches thrown by Martin Perez in 6⅓ innings of relief this season.

4 Hitless at-bats for Bryce Harper before drawing a walk.

ON DECK

Michael Pineda, who threw four shutout innings Sunday in his Twins debut, will face the Phillies in Game 2, going against 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta.

La VELLE E. NEAL III

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