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KNOW THIS
MLB games are being played, on average, about 8 minutes faster than they were a year ago — down to 2 hours, 54 minutes from 3:02. Seven of the Twins' 12 games heading into Monday were played at 2:54 or faster.
WATCH THIS
Tommy Milone is 2-0, while Phil Hughes is 0-3. If you predicted that, give yourself a pat on the back (and buy a lottery ticket). Milone goes for win No.3 vs. the Royals. 7 p.m., FSN.
RANDOM FANDOM
"If [Mike] Zimmer is serious about changing the attitude of the team and getting rid of the ones who aren't committed to the program, go all the way. If [Adrian] Peterson just sits and the team struggles the media and fans will be criticizing everyone and everything. And it will be another lost season."
— arrams commenting on the Vikings at startribune.com.
Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com
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