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July 9, 2018 at 3:16AM
Minnesota Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson throws against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 21, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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Compiled by Ken Chia

KNOW THIS

Kyle Gibson not only has the most victories at Target Field with 21, breaking a tie he shared with Brian Duensing on Saturday … he also has the most losses at 30. Gibson broke a tie he shared with Duensing in his third start of 2017.

WATCH THIS

"It's only summer" is probably something that needs to be said when talking about any NBA Summer League game, but both Timberwolves draft picks, Josh Okogie and Keita Bates-Diop, have had their moments in Las Vegas. The Wolves' third game is against Brooklyn (10 p.m., ESPNU).

RANDOM FANDOM

"Enough of the sale talk. If Twins tank over the next two weeks, fine. But if they thrive over the next two weeks, no."

"kivirl" after the Twins' sweep of the Orioles on startribune.com.

TWEETED

"I enjoy that every goalie on any elite level soccer team is absolutely disgusted with his teammates any time he's forced to do something."

— Louisville radio host Mark Ennis.

@MarkEnnis

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COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 04: Ohio State Buckeyes forward Keita Bates-Diop (33) smiles before shooting a free throw in a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 04, 2018 at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. The Buckeyes won 75-67. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images) ORG XMIT: 293713
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