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The Minnesota Twins finally end their series-losing drought by taking two out of three against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field. It takes a big Royce Lewis home run to do it, and David and Dan are so glad to see No. 23 step back up in a big spot in a big way. David desperately wants to know why Rocco Baldelli left his usual place in the dugout, while Dan is curious about how the Twins might approach a best-of-three playoff series in regards to the starting pitchers. They appreciate how Rocco handled the bullpen and Kyle Farmer (with some overlap between the two appreciations), and then they look forward to the four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!

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Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.

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Puckett's Picks Scoring

1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI
-1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP

+0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer

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1. Most HRs
2. Least Ks
3. Least LOB

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Yet again the Minnesota Twins lose a series, this one a sweep at Target Field by the Atlanta Braves. The Twins are now solidly in third place in the AL Central and in third place in the AL Wild Card, with teams steadily gaining on them during this recent streak of eight losses in 10 games. David's optimism is at a season-low, and he has many critiques for Rocco Baldelli and Tommy Watkins. Dan is impressed with David Festa but little else. Both are still thinking this is a playoff team, but it is one with serious bullpen issues. And, in true Minnesota fashion, they recap where they were during the big storm during Game 1 that ruined Bailey Ober's day (though perhaps his day could have been worse?). Thanks for listening, and go Twins!

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Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.

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Puckett's Picks Scoring

1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI
-1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP

+0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer

Tie Breaker
1. Most HRs
2. Least Ks
3. Least LOB

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The Minnesota Twins lose 2 of 3 to the St. Louis Cardinals at Target Field. Eddie Julien finds himself in the guys' crosshairs as his error in game three likely cost the team the win as well as the series. The boys are full of praise for Pablo Lopez and play some Monday morning quarterback regarding Rocco's substitutions in game 3. Dan is concerned about the troubling injury updates for Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa, and David is curious how worried he should about the team making the postseason. The guys discuss Ohtani's newest accomplishment, and make their picks for the upcoming Braves series. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins!

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Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.

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Puckett's Picks Scoring

1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI
-1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP

+0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer

Tie Breaker
1. Most HRs
2. Least Ks
3. Least LOB

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On the heels of a frustrating loss a couple days earlier, the Minnesota Twins throw away Game 2 of a series with the San Diego Padres and end up winning just one of three where David and Dan are quite sure the Twins could have left with another victory. They place the blame pretty squarely at the feet of manager Rocco Baldelli, whose bullpen management was cautious at best during the middle game. David, though, has heaps of praise for the turnaround of Christian Vazquez, and Dan has a film comparison for seemingly everything David has to say. They discuss the strong performance by Austin Martin, a better showing from Eddy Julien and another monster home run from Matt Wallner. They look around the league at the retirement of a Cincinnati Reds staple and at the resurgence of those darn Houston Astros. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!

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Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.

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Puckett's Picks Scoring

1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI
-1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP

+0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer

Tie Breaker
1. Most HRs
2. Least Ks
3. Least LOB

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The Minnesota Twins take 3 of 4 from the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Andew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and has a lot of questions about the state of the pitching staff, specifically, who will start Game 1 of the Twins postseason? The guys express their frustration with Rocco's bullpen management in game 4 and his willingness to leave Jorge Alcala to die on the mound. David wants to know where Carlos Santana ranks defensively at 1st base in Twins history, and Hoges takes every opportunity to talk about Joe Mauer. The boys pontificate on why Matt Wallner smells his helmet and offer their thoughts on the recent news that the MLB is considering a six-inning minimum for starting pitchers. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins!

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Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.

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Puckett's Picks Scoring

1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI
-1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP

+0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer

Tie Breaker
1. Most HRs
2. Least Ks
3. Least LOB

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By dominating the Kansas City pitching staff (at least for two games), the Minnesota Twins take two of three from the rival Royals in a rare late-season meaningful series between the two AL Central clubs. David and Dan recap the solid pitching performances, which includes the MLB debut of Zebby Matthews. Dan heaps praise on the young starter (and the farm system that developed him), while David reserves his adoration for the improved play of Max Kepler, who had a fine series in right and at the plate. They look at the significance of Byron Buxton's latest ailment, of Kyle Farmer's return and of the role Christian Vazquez has settled into. They look around the league at a resurgent NL West, a new landing place for a former Twins player and a milestone for a Yankees slugger. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!

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Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.

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Puckett's Picks Scoring

1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI
-1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP

+0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer

Tie Breaker
1. Most HRs
2. Least Ks
3. Least LOB

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The Minnesota Twins split a four-game series with the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field. Despite fantastic starting pitching the Twins offense left much to be desired in games 3 and 4, only managing to score a combined 4 runs. The Twins retired the "W" of the Washington Senators in celebration of their 1924 World Series, and Dan can't resist the op-pun-tunities. The boys praise Rocco for his lineup positioning as well as his must-win bullpen usage in game 4. David wants to know if calling Bailey Ober an ace is appropriate, and Dan has unexplainable good vibes about the starting rotation for the remainder of the season. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins!

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Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.

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Puckett's Picks Scoring

1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI
-1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP

+0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer

Tie Breaker
1. Most HRs
2. Least Ks
3. Least LOB

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Back together, David and Dan mull their disappointment, as the Minnesota Twins lose two of three to the Chicago Cubs. David was in attendance for the lone victory and shares his fond memories and positive experiences from Wrigley Field. Dan is convinced that Rocco Baldelli was content with just one victory and set his eyes on the next series -- at home against the first-place Cleveland Guardians -- as he basically handed the keys to bench coach Jayce Tingler and said "see you in Minneapolis." David confronts Dan about words he said four years ago, while Dan isn't totally convinced that the Joe Ryan injury is a death knell for this team. They look around the league at the White Sox ending their historic losing streak, and they lament the release of a former and much beloved Twins player. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!

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Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.

Twitter: @MNfortheWin
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Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/

Puckett's Picks Scoring

1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI
-1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP

+0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer

Tie Breaker
1. Most HRs
2. Least Ks
3. Least LOB

Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series