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September 29, 2015 at 12:27AM
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson stands on the mound after giving up four runs during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ORG XMIT: MIN2015092818173869
Gibson (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

KNOW THIS

Minnesota sports fans weren't quite sure what to do with themselves when a questionable officiating decision (one that the WNBA admitted was botched) went the way of the Lynx. You mean it works both ways?

WATCH THIS

Before his clunker against Cleveland last week, Kyle Gibson had a 2.75 ERA in his previous six starts. Twins fans are hoping the rematch Tuesday follows that larger sample size. Twins at Cleveland, 6 p.m., FSN.

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"The WNBA officially stating the call shouldn't have been made is clear enough. But how is that going to make any difference to Phoenix and their fans? It was a great game and I'm glad the Lynx won, but that win now will always be tainted."

jimprw commenting on startribune.com.

Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com

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