TFD: Ex-Twin Denard Span saw the strangest pitch last night

Good times

By Michael Rand Star Tribune

April 22, 2014 — 5:12pm

Former Twins outfielder Denard Span is known for generally having good plate discipline. But there's ball four ... and then there's a pitch so wild that it does this:

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer. In 20 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything.

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