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June 8, 2018 at 1:27AM
FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Jose Berrios #17 of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Jose Berrios ORG XMIT: 775108269
Berrios (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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The Twins finished off the White Sox in 2 hours, 14 minutes Thursday with Jose Berrios throwing a complete game. Berrios is the guy you want on the mound for a game with good pace: Six of the eight fastest Twins games this season — all 2:45 or shorter — have been Berrios starts.

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Golden State can sweep the Cavaliers with another victory in Cleveland on Friday. A blowout in either direction would not be surprising. 8 p.m., Ch. 5.

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"Well, many omniscient commenters called this lineup 'total system failure' and akin to 'waving the white flag' and other doomsday predictions. Then they go out and smoke Shields while Berrios is terrific. Baseball is far less predictable than other major sports."

"boneyard" commenting on startribune.com.

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"Nick Saban said he takes baths in the lake during the summer with Ivory soap 'because it floats.' Said Miss Terry hates it."

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