Friday's Twins-Texas game recap

A quick look at the series opener at Target Field.

August 20, 2022 at 5:04AM

IMPACT PLAYER: Dylan Bundy, Twins

Only two strikeouts, but it didn't matter, because the righthander gave up only two singles and a walk in 5⅓ innings.

BY THE NUMBERS

27 First-inning home runs by the Twins this season, more than any AL team except the Yankees (30).

4 First-inning home runs by Luis Arraez, of the career-high seven he's hit this season.

3.32 Bundy's ERA this year, in 14 starts, when he has more than the normal four days of rest.

1.714 Jorge Lopez's WHIP since joining the Twins (eight hits, four walks in seven innings).

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Phil Miller

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Phil Miller has covered the Twins for the Minnesota Star Tribune since 2013. Previously, he covered the University of Minnesota football team, and from 2007-09, he covered the Twins for the Pioneer Press.

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