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.

September 25, 2023 at 4:10AM
Twins first baseman Alex Kirilloff (19) slid safely back to first base against Angels first baseman Brandon Drury (23) in the second inning Sunday at Target Field. (RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Ryan Jeffers, Twins

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.

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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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