Eddie Rosario followed with a double to left field, and Eduardo Escobar intentionally walked to set up Castro's clutch hit. Minnesota then added an insurance run after Halos closer Bud Norris issued a bases-loaded walk to Joe Mauer.
Twins left-hander Adalberto Mejia and Angels right-hander Alex Meyer delivered strong starting performances for their respective clubs, with six innings of one-run ball apiece.