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May 25, 2017 at 1:09AM
Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor stands in the dugout in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Monday, May 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Paul Molitor (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

The Twins were stuck on 25 victories into JULY last season. It's true. They were 25-54 after losing to Texas on July 1. This year, they are 25-18 with a week left in May. This turnaround, so far, is nothing short of remarkable.

WATCH THIS

You might not care even a little bit about who represents the East in the Stanley Cup Final, but don't let that stop you from watching Game 7 of the conference finals between Ottawa and Pittsburgh. 7 p.m., NBCSN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"What an awesome series, and great fun to watch. Fantastic pitching ... lots of hits ... the ONLY downside I saw today; CLUTCH hitting was not there: 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position. Still, the glass is MORE than half full. Way to go, Twins."

"minncold" commenting on the Twins-Orioles series at startribune.com.

TWEETED

"FINAL Spring GPA is 3.07, the HIGHEST semester GPA ever recorded in school history! Congrats guys!! #RTB #SkiUMah"

— Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck.

@Coach_Fleck

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