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Friday's Twins-Texas game recap

Matt Wallner had two hits and three RBI and scored three runs in the Twins' 12-2 victory.

By Bobby Nightengale

August 26, 2023 at 4:18AM
Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers reacts after hitting a single against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers reacted after hitting a seventh-inning single against the Rangers on Friday night. (Stacy Bengs, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Matt Wallner, Twins

The rookie came to the plate with the bases loaded in the first inning and uncorked a three-run triple. He finished with two hits, three runs and three RBI.

BY THE NUMBERS

8 Walks drawn by Twins hitters, tied for their second-highest number in a game this year. They drew nine vs. the Blue Jays on May 26.

12 Wins in 16 games at Target Field since the All-Star break.

10 Times Wallner has been hit by a pitch this season, tied for most on the team.

about the writer

Bobby Nightengale

Minnesota Twins reporter

Bobby Nightengale joined the Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.

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