Monday's Twins-White Sox game recap

August 21, 2019 at 4:30AM
This is a 2019 photo of Nelson Cruz of the Minnesota Twins. This image reflects the 2019 active roster as of Feb. 22, 2019, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) ORG XMIT: standard transref
This is a 2019 photo of Nelson Cruz of the Minnesota Twins. This image reflects the 2019 active roster as of Feb. 22, 2019, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) ORG XMIT: standard transref (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Nelson Cruz, Twins

The designated hitter was 4-for-5 with a home run, three doubles and three RBI.

BY THE NUMBERS

79.5 strike percentage for Michael Pineda, the highest of the season for a Twins starter.

393 career homers by Cruz

ON DECK

Since losing to the Twins on July 25, White Sox righthander Lucas Giolito is 2-1 with a 2.88 ERA.

La VELLE E. NEAL III

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