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8/25: Orioles at Twins

Don Quixote

By Don Quixote
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If you're referring to Flanny's death, you have to be accurate and say that this team started playing differently several days before.

Today is just a continuation of how they've played all week.

I was accurate, since my concern was not how they played earlier in the week, but after having an evening to deal with a fairly emotional situation. So, I am happy with how the team responded, today.

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