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Compiled by Ken Chia
KNOW THIS
Two of the Twins' past three victories have been set up by failed ninth-inning sacrifice attempts from top-two overall draft picks. Maybe it's best to let those guys swing away?
WATCH THIS
It's probably fair to say Byron Buxton won't be hitting ninth in his second career game, but that's because it's an interleague road game so that honor figures to go to pitcher Trevor May. Twins at Cardinals, 7:15 p.m., FSN.
RANDOM FANDOM
"When Zim and company came in, the Vikes were on a downward trend and in one year we are all thinking playoffs. And rightly so if they can stay healthy."
— wedington on Jim Souhan's column on Mike Zimmer at startribune.com.
Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com
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"No northern-based #NHL team has won the #StanleyCup at home since the 2003 New Jersey Devils."
— Chris Creamer, Canadian, hockey fan and founder of the excellent SportsLogos.net.
