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The Comeback Bites Back: Twins 7, Tigers 6
The Comeback Bites Back: Twins 7, Tigers 6
As high and glorious as we felt last night after Miguel Cabrera 's walk-off home run, Justin Morneau 's 11th-inning blast to right off Freddy Dolsi this afternoon sent those emotions plummeting back to Earth, leaving Tigers fans gasping for air.  What a gut punch. So much happened in this game that recapping everything could take a while.  But if you recall the roller coaster ...
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And I Got Mad Hits Like I Was Rod Carew
Babes Love Baseball — ... Michael Cuddyer in right. Span was awarded third after the ball got away from Matt Joyce and crossed home on Joe Mauer’s pinch-hit sac fly that tied the game. Despite being swept by the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park this week, the Twins have taken 17 of their last 22 games. Umm... NICK PUNTO IS BATTING .320. Yeah, let's just let that one sink in for a sec. [Star Tribune] | [Sense from Center] | [Baseball Musings] | [Bless You Boys] | [Twins Territory]

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