Player of the gameConnor PrielippMIN7.0ip 2h 0er 2bb 8k
If Thursday night at Angel Stadium was about Walker Jenkins proving his raw power belongs in the Major Leagues, Friday demonstrated what happens when Minnesota’s rookie pitching matches that potential. Left-hander Connor Prielipp -- who made his debut back on April 22 -- delivered the most polished start of his career, tossing seven scoreless innings to anchor a 3-0 victory over the Angels. Combined with Jenkins’ second home run in as many nights, the win offered a compelling look at Minnesota’s next generation of talent. But before Prielipp even stepped on the mound, the offense got rolling with a milestone that required a little sacrifice. Luke Keaschall stepped up to the plate for his leadoff at-bat and absorbed his 22nd hit-by-pitch of the season -- the most by a player in a single season since the franchise moved to Minnesota in 1961.
