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Tag Archives: Minnesota Twins
15Ks + 1 Grand Slam = History
During Friday night’s Twin’s/A’s matchup, Minnesota pitcher Francisco Liriano struck out 15 batters. Liriano’s career high in Ks had been 12, and the Twins staff had been last in the Majors in strikeouts in 2012 to that point (by over … Continue reading
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Tagged Francisco Liriano, grand slam, Minnesota Twins, strikeouts
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Two Runs Too Short to Box with AL
The Twins are certainly struggling. How bad? They are being outscored by 2.10 runs per game so far in 2012. Only two other teams in the past 50 years have ended a season with a -2.00 or worse per game … Continue reading