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Sunday's Twins-Arizona game recap

Arizona stole eight bases, the most against the Twins in a game since 1976.

August 7, 2023 at 1:08AM
Arizona Diamondbacks' Carson Kelly (18) slides into second base for a double ahead of a tag by Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa, left, in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Arizona’s Carson Kelly went into second base for a double ahead of a tag by Twins shortstop Carlos Correa on Sunday. (Bruce Kluckhohn, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Matt Wallner, Twins

After making a sliding catch in the fourth inning to help prevent a Diamondbacks rally, the rookie left fielder hit the first walk-off home run of his career.

BY THE NUMBERS

8 Stolen bases by the Diamondbacks in eight attempts, the most against the Twins in a game since a 12-inning game vs. Oakland on Aug. 1, 1976.

22 Times Carlos Correa has grounded into a double play this season. The franchise record is 28.

0 Strikeouts by Dallas Keuchel during his five-inning start.

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Bobby Nightengale

Minnesota Twins reporter

Bobby Nightengale joined the Minnesota 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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