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The Minnesota Twins traveled to Houston and took 2 of 3 from the Astros in their first meeting since the 2023 ALDS. The guys debate whether they should be more impressed with the Twins taking 3 of 4 from the Royals or 2 of 3 from the Astros. Dan appreciates the "little stitiousness" of Pablo Lopez, while David thinks his new beard style makes him look like a pirate. Dan does his best to protect the starting staff from David's criticism, while also praising Rocco for his bullpen usage throughout the series. The guys discuss the news that Eddie Julien will be sent down to the Saints upon the expected return of Royce Lewis against the Yankees, and make their Puckett's Picks for the upcoming showdown in the Bronx. Roboumps again find their way into Herbie's Headlines along with Dan's favorite player, Aaron Judge. 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

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

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The Minnesota Twins closed out a two-series homestand by winning three of four games against division rival Kansas City, and they did so with contributions from all across the roster. Dan defends the performance of Jhoan Duran, who picked up saves in each of the Twins' three victories, while David highlights the important contributions of sausage kingpin Ryan Jeffers in Game 4. They discuss the Royce Lewis question -- whose place he will take on the roster -- and they look ahead as to whether Pablo Lopez will improve and whether Joe Ryan can maintain his excellence throughout a full season. Dan has complaints about Joe Ryan's snacking habits, while David is still trying to make sense of Rocco Baldelli's usage of his bullpen arms. They look around at various developments across Major League Baseball, and then they make their picks for the next series against the 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.

Twitter: @MNfortheWin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin
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

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The Minnesota Twins win their second straight series taking 2 of 3 from the World Series defending champion Texas Rangers at Target Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and David asks him some questions about a few suspicious texts the show has received that asked about Hoges. The guys discuss the heroics of Alex Kirilloff in this series and are curious if we need to be worried about Pablo Lopez. Royce Lewis began his rehab assignment in St. Paul and both David and Hoges are sad that it's likely to be Jose Miranda who is sent to AAA when Lewis is ready to return. David is less impressed with Max Kepler's leaping grab in game 2 and his frustrations with Tommy Watkins finally boil over. Hoges wants to know how much of this team's inconsistency can be blamed on Rocco, while David just wants Alcala to keep his spot in the bullpen. A lot of former Twins news in Herbie's Headlines featuring our old friends Eddie Rosario, Joey Gallo, and Miguel Sano. 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.

Twitter: @MNfortheWin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWin
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