With the help of two strong outings by Phil Hughes and Ervin Santana, the Minnesota Twins in a position to sweep the Texas Rangers.
In game one, Hughes was pitching his best game of the year. The Twins were down 2-0 heading into the top of the fifth inning. With one out, Kennys Vargas walked then Chris Gimenez walked. Eddie Rosario struck out leaving the inning up to Byron Buxton. He walked, loading the bases for Brian Dozier.
Dozier doubled to left-center-field, clearing the bases and give the Twins a lead and eventual 3-2 victory.