Minnesota Twins tops Seattle Mariners 5-3
Game Summary
Minnesota Twins defeated Seattle Mariners 5-3.
Key Players
Brooks Lee led Minnesota Twins's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Minnesota Twins reliever Kody Funderburk threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and earned the win.
Cole Young led Seattle Mariners's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Seattle Mariners reliever Michael Rucker threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Minnesota Twins starter Zebby Matthews: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 10 K, 2 BB (101 pitches). The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.0 IP with 4 K — a flawless relief effort.
Seattle Mariners starter Bryce Miller: 5.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (87 pitches). Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 3 ER, 5 K (ERA 7.36).
Hitting Analysis
Minnesota Twins: 6 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.240). 4 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Luke Keaschall (2-for-3).
Seattle Mariners: 4 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.138). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.