Wednesday's Twins-Oakland game recap

The Twins have won five of six games against Oakland for their first season-series victory since 2015.

May 18, 2022 at 11:30PM

IMPACT PLAYER

Gary Sanchez, Twins

He hit a two-run first-inning single to get big offensive day started, plus an RBI double later.

BY THE NUMBERS

1 Steals of third base by the Twins this season; they haven't been thrown out stealing third since 2017 (13-0).

8 Singles this season by Sanchez, who also has 15 extra-base hits.

5 Victories, in six meetings, by the Twins over Oakland this year, their first season-series victory since 2015.

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Phil Miller

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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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