Rangers starter Kohei Arihara struck out three and gave up four hits over six innings on Sunday. (Stacy Bengs, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Kohei Arihara, Rangers

The starter pitched six shutout innings, giving up just four hits and striking out three.

BY THE NUMBERS

1-for-19 Twins' luck with runners in scoring position during the past three games against the Rangers.

12 Shutouts for the Twins this season.

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