Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe had just one hit Saturday against the Royals, but he made it count in a 6-2 win.
Plouffe opened the game with a two-run home run in the first inning, and then added a sacrifice fly in the second. He finished the game 1 for 3 with three RBI.
Plouffe has hit safely in 11 straight games and 12 of 13 since coming off the disabled list. He has two home runs and 12 RBI in that span, while batting .327. Plouffe has six home runs and 29 RBI on the season.