IMPACT PLAYER: Ryan Jeffers, Twins
Sunday's Twins-Angels game recap
Ryan Jeffers tied the game with an RBI triple in the sixth before sending the Twins ahead with a run the same inning and adding a two-run homer in the next.
The catcher drilled a tying RBI triple in the sixth inning, his second triple of the season, and scored the go-ahead run that inning on a groundout. In the seventh inning, he hit a two-run homer.
BY THE NUMBERS
1,477 Strikeouts by Twins pitchers this season, a franchise record.
1,600 Strikeouts by Twins hitters this season, a major league record.
8 Hits from Kyle Farmer in 23 at-bats since Carlos Correa injured his foot and required a trip to the 10-day injured list.
Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is arguably their best player and easily their most expensive one. He’s frequently injured and a payroll-strapped team is up for sale. It feels like the Twins can’t afford to keep Correa, but the same is true of losing him.