Thursday's Twins-Oakland game recap
August 24, 2018 at 5:27AM
IMPACT PLAYER
Mitch Garver, Twins
Garver, who replaced the injured Bobby Wilson in the fourth inning, hit a two-run double to put the Twins ahead for good.
BY THE NUMBERS
2 Home runs given up by A's closer Blake Treinen all season.
6 Strikeouts for Kohl Stewart, more than his total over his previous two starts.
12-9 Record for the Twins in August.
.424 Batting average for Joe Mauer with runners in scoring position.
ON DECK
In his past three starts, Oakland lefthander Sean Manaea has a 6.91 ERA and opponents are batting .328 against him. Righthander Jake Odorizzi is scheduled to start for the Twins. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
LA VELLE E. NEAL III
about the writer
The eight Twins headed for arbitration are Royce Lewis, Joe Ryan, Jhoan Duran, Bailey Ober, Ryan Jeffers, Willi Castro, Griffin Jax and Trevor Larnach.
