Officially 27 degrees at first pitch, it was the lowest temperature the Mariners had played in since 1988 and the lowest game time temperature in Target Field’s eight year history.
For both teams the bats started off as cold as the air around them. Twins starter Jose Berrios retired the first 10 batters he saw. Mariners starter Mike Leake, although not perfect, was dominant as well giving up just one hit in his first 5 IP.
Defensively however, the M’s started off hot. The bottom of the 1st saw Dee Gordon track down a deep fly ball off the bat of Twins leadoff hitter, Brian Dozier.