Found January 25, 2008 on Thank You Brian Sabean:
Coming into the series, the Twins were really struggling, and that was with those games coming at home. So to go to Detroit and take 2 of 3 (and be in the 3rd game), well, gotta like that.Torii Hunter continued his great hitting, showing no ill effects from the ball in the face via Zack Greinke. Afte...
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