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Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler reacts after striking out to end the bottom of the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie
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MLB playoffs 2023: Astros and Diamondbacks advance to LCS, Phillies one win away, USA & World
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Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler reacts after striking out to end the bottom of the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie
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Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler reacts after striking out to end the bottom of the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie
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MLB playoffs 2023: Valdez tries to close out Rangers; Phillies head home with 3-2 lead over D-Backs, National Sports
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MLB playoffs 2023: Valdez tries to close out Rangers; Phillies head home with 3-2 lead over D-Backs, Region
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Twins top Astros on Farmer hit in 10th; Gray gets 13 Ks
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Twins top Astros on Farmer hit in 10th; Gray gets 13 Ks