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Thursday's Twins-Texas game recap

A quick look at Thursday's game, the Twins' third loss in a row to the Rangers.

By Phil Miller

May 7, 2021 at 12:42AM
Texas Rangers right fielder Joey Gallo makes a diving catch on a Miguel Sano hit in the 10th inning to end the Minnesota Twins' chances of coming back on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins lost to the Rangers 4-3. (Brian Peterson/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS) ORG XMIT: 15657517W
Texas right fielder Joey Gallo made a diving catch on a Miguel Sano’s liner the 10th inning to end the game. (Brian Peterson, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Joey Gallo, Texas

His long homer scored Texas' first run, and his diving catch of the final out preserved its lead.

BY THE NUMBERS

2 Stolen bases by Nick Gordon, the most by a Twins player in his major league debut.

14 Stolen bases by the Twins in 2021, matching their total from 2020's shortened season.

0-11 The Twins' record in games that go longer or shorter than nine innings.

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Phil Miller has covered the Twins for the Minnesota Star Tribune since 2013. Previously, he covered the University of Minnesota football team, and from 2007-09, he covered the Twins for the Pioneer Press.

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