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KNOW THIS
Strikeouts aren't everything but they sure are nice for a pitcher. Tyler Duffey is averaging 8.4 Ks per nine innings, far better than any other member of the Twins' rotation.
WATCH THIS
The AL Central race is pretty much a foregone conclusion. Still, this Twins series at Kansas City is of critical importance to Minnesota's wild card pursuit. Twins at Royals, 7:10 pm, FSN.
RANDOM FANDOM
''The NFL is bigger than ever. The incessant controversy has made it even more dominant. As long as the NFL is the topic of conversation, Goodell is happy." — enviose, commenting on startribune.com.
Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com
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"Bill O'Brien on no Hard Knocks cameras: 'Probably n my 45 years 1 of the best days of my life,next to the birth of my children & my wedding.'" — Mark Berman, sports director of Fox 26 in Houston on the relief of the Texans coach.
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