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Now that’s a way to start the postseason. What a rally by the Twins, who took full advantage of a Tigers team that should have locked up the division a week ago and then won one of the best elimination games you’ll ever see. If you’re a Yankees fan, here’s ...
Playoffs? We're Talking About Playoffs?
Playoffs? We're Talking About Playoffs?
favredollarfootlongs.com — The column discusses the one game playoff tiebreaker between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins and speaks... on how MLB needs to recreate these playoff type experiences every year. (more) Playoffs? We're Talking About Playoffs?
The Tigers did not choke, the Twins beat them
The Tigers did not choke, the Twins beat them
detroit4lyfe.com — Sure they had their chances to seal the deal, but they didn't play any differently than they... had all year. The Twins however finished their last 20 games as the best team in baseball. The Twins beat the Tigers, the Tigers didn't choke. (more) The Tigers did not choke, the Twins beat them
Twins are Central Division Champs!
Twins are Central Division Champs!
twinkietown.com — More photos » by Jim Mone - AP about 3 hours ago: Minnesota Twins' Orlando Cabrera (18)... leaps into the arms of teammate Michael Cuddyer after hitting ... (more) Twins are Central Division Champs!
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