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Twins vs. Blue Jays: Playoff roster breakdown, wild-card series
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Gaus-Mania Runs Wild Over Dodgers - NBC Sports
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Kevin Gausman allows seven first-inning runs against Astros
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How the Blue Jays and Twins stack up statistically ahead of wild
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Play ball! Twins vs. Blue Jays: How to watch, statistics, news
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Elephant Rumblings: Playoffs begin - Athletics Nation
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Minnesota Twins beat Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in AL wild-card opener
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Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman on 'heartbreaking' playoff sweep
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Blue Jays keeping pace despite Matt Chapman, Vlad Jr. struggles
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Was Kevin Gausman the right choice to start Game 1?
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Twins advance for 1st time in 21 years with 2-0 win to sweep Blue