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Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
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Twins unload on Astros with bases loaded, key hits spark 8-2 win; Louie Varland excels
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C.A.: 1982 Topps Denny Lewallyn
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Twins unload on Astros with bases loaded, key hits spark 8-2 win; Louie Varland excels
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Twins outlast Brewers, rain in 6-4 win
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Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
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The rule of thirds and '08 Stadium Club
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Simulated Twins stats dump and first-month awards! - Twinkie Town
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Twins 5, Astros 4: Bullpen (?!?) wins XXtra Manfredball on Sano throw search title - Twinkie Town
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Ditch Rocco, promote Nelson to player-coach - Twinkie Town
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Yes, the bullpen needs fixing—but let's not forget about a third playoff starter - Twinkie Town
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Twins 4, Angels 0: Let the victorying commence! - Twinkie Town
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Twins manager Rocco Baldelli defends 'bullpen game' in Game 4 loss to Astros
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Random posting for the start of the division series