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Jeffers homers twice, Maeda throws solid 6 innings in Twins' 12-1 win over Diamondbacks
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Ryan Jeffers (2 HRs, 4 RBIs), Twins demolish D-backs 12-1
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Torkelson homers twice against the Twins again, leading the Tigers to an 8-7 victory