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There seems to be some confusion on this app about what does and does not constitute being in contact with the bag. Here is a textbook example of a player who initially touches the bag safely but then comes off the bag and is tagged out. Hope this helps.

There seems to be some confusion on this app about what does and does not constitute being in contact with the bag. Here is a textbook example of a player who initially touches the bag safely but then comes off the bag and is tagged out. Hope this helps.

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The Twins retired Tony Oliva‘s number 6 on this date in 1991. They retired Rod Carew‘s number in 1987. Coincidence?

The Twins retired Tony Oliva‘s number 6 on this date in 1991. They retired Rod Carew‘s number in 1987. Coincidence?

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Could someone please come teach me this move? Look at this: he has his foot down when the pitcher releases the ball and can adjust to anything, even a Matt Grill changeup. I can never get the feel for swinging from this position :/

Could someone please come teach me this move? Look at this: he has his foot down when the pitcher releases the ball and can adjust to anything, even a Matt Grill changeup. I can never get the feel for swinging from this position :/

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Remember that time current major leaguer Max Kepler homered in five-straight at-bats against former major leaguer Trevor Bauer? That was awesome [in a Chris Farley voice]

Remember that time current major leaguer Max Kepler homered in five-straight at-bats against former major leaguer Trevor Bauer? That was awesome [in a Chris Farley voice]

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First-ballot Hall of Famer running a hard 90 on a routine groundball in a game that doesn't count

First-ballot Hall of Famer running a hard 90 on a routine groundball in a game that doesn't count

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At lunch today, while a fellow English teacher was opening a pack of '91 Topps, he began to describe an epic play from Twins history he wished he could find a clip of. I proceeded to pull out my phone, search "Jeff Harper," and there it was :)

At lunch today, while a fellow English teacher was opening a pack of '91 Topps, he began to describe an epic play from Twins history he wished he could find a clip of. I proceeded to pull out my phone, search "Jeff Harper," and there it was :)

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On This Date in 1987: With the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the sixth in Game 6 of the #WorldSeries, the Cardinals brought in the lefty Ken Dayley to face Kent Hrbek, who hit his first pitch over the center-field fence for the biggest grand slam in Twins history.

On This Date in 1987: With the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the sixth in Game 6 of the #WorldSeries, the Cardinals brought in the lefty Ken Dayley to face Kent Hrbek, who hit his first pitch over the center-field fence for the biggest grand slam in Twins history.

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Equipped with a basic understanding of the physics of momentum acquired at nearby Kennedy High School, local legend Kent Hrbek kept the tag on a stumbling Ron Gant as he came careening out of control back into the bag in Game 2 of the #WorldSeries on this date in 1991.

Equipped with a basic understanding of the physics of momentum acquired at nearby Kennedy High School, local legend Kent Hrbek kept the tag on a stumbling Ron Gant as he came careening out of control back into the bag in Game 2 of the #WorldSeries on this date in 1991.

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Watch how Trevor Bauer’s teammates reacted after he completed his no-hitter earlier today

Watch how Trevor Bauer’s teammates reacted after he completed his no-hitter earlier today

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On this date in 2006, #MNTwins colorful commentator Bert Blyleven said one of the seven dirty words you can never say on television, TWICE!

On this date in 2006, #MNTwins colorful commentator Bert Blyleven said one of the seven dirty words you can never say on television, TWICE!

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36-year-old Kirby Puckett held a press conference at the Metrodome to officially announce his retirement on this date in 1996. Cleveland happened to be in town, and Dennis Martinez attended the press conference. Puckett had been hit in the face by a Martinez fastball at the Metrodome in what turned out to be Puckett’s final regular season plate appearance on September 28, 1995. Puckett appeared poised for a big season in 1996, batting .344 in spring training when he woke up on the final day of camp unable to see out of his right eye. He was diagnosed with glaucoma (unrelated to the season-ending hit-by-pitch), and placed on the Injured List for the first time in his career. Four surgeries did nothing to improve his vision before he officially announced his retirement.

36-year-old Kirby Puckett held a press conference at the Metrodome to officially announce his retirement on this date in 1996. Cleveland happened to be in town, and Dennis Martinez attended the press conference. Puckett had been hit in the face by a Martinez fastball at the Metrodome in what turned out to be Puckett’s final regular season plate appearance on September 28, 1995. Puckett appeared poised for a big season in 1996, batting .344 in spring training when he woke up on the final day of camp unable to see out of his right eye. He was diagnosed with glaucoma (unrelated to the season-ending hit-by-pitch), and placed on the Injured List for the first time in his career. Four surgeries did nothing to improve his vision before he officially announced his retirement.

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This Greg Gagne bunt was all that stood between Bobby Witt and the 14th perfect game in MLB history. Witt completed the 1-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts and 0 walks.

This Greg Gagne bunt was all that stood between Bobby Witt and the 14th perfect game in MLB history. Witt completed the 1-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts and 0 walks.

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Shades of Randy Bush. Professional job by the umpire here getting this call correct. I’m sure plenty of armchair umpires could have sworn he was out.

Shades of Randy Bush. Professional job by the umpire here getting this call correct. I’m sure plenty of armchair umpires could have sworn he was out.

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The CBS intro to Game 1 of the American League Championship Series 35 years ago tonight.

The CBS intro to Game 1 of the American League Championship Series 35 years ago tonight.

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.@ToriiHunter48 scored on a Henry Blanco sac fly on this date in 2004, bowling over White Sox catcher Jamie Burke to dislodge the ball. Burke spent the night in the hospital and was diagnosed with a "mild concussion." "I feel like a truck hit me," Burke said.

.@ToriiHunter48 scored on a Henry Blanco sac fly on this date in 2004, bowling over White Sox catcher Jamie Burke to dislodge the ball. Burke spent the night in the hospital and was diagnosed with a "mild concussion." "I feel like a truck hit me," Burke said.

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Jim Thome hit one of the most memorable walk-off home runs in Twins history on this date in 2010. The White Sox—trailing the Twins by three games in the Central Division standings—were in town for the first of a three-game series. The Twins jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first against John Danks. Entering the top of the ninth, however, the Twins clung to a 5-4 lead. White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez, hitting in the 8-hole, tied the game on closer Matt Capps’ second pitch of the inning. The White Sox threatened to take the lead, but after intentionally walking Alex Rios to load the bases, Capps induced an inning-ending double play from none other than Paul Konerko. Alexei Ramirez came to the plate again in the tenth, this time with big Jon Rauch on the mound, and this time with a runner in scoring position. Ramirez singled to center, driving in the go-ahead run. Delmon Young led off the bottom the tenth with a single against 2010 All-Star Matt Thornton. Jim Thome then hit Thornton’s 1-0 offering—a belt-high fastball—well over the limestone facade onto the plaza for the first walk-off hit in Target Field history. It was Thome’s 17th home run of the season, and 581st of his career.

Jim Thome hit one of the most memorable walk-off home runs in Twins history on this date in 2010. The White Sox—trailing the Twins by three games in the Central Division standings—were in town for the first of a three-game series. The Twins jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first against John Danks. Entering the top of the ninth, however, the Twins clung to a 5-4 lead. White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez, hitting in the 8-hole, tied the game on closer Matt Capps’ second pitch of the inning. The White Sox threatened to take the lead, but after intentionally walking Alex Rios to load the bases, Capps induced an inning-ending double play from none other than Paul Konerko. Alexei Ramirez came to the plate again in the tenth, this time with big Jon Rauch on the mound, and this time with a runner in scoring position. Ramirez singled to center, driving in the go-ahead run. Delmon Young led off the bottom the tenth with a single against 2010 All-Star Matt Thornton. Jim Thome then hit Thornton’s 1-0 offering—a belt-high fastball—well over the limestone facade onto the plaza for the first walk-off hit in Target Field history. It was Thome’s 17th home run of the season, and 581st of his career.

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On this date in 2006, #MNTwins colorful commentator Bert Blyleven said one of the seven dirty words you can never say on television, TWICE!

On this date in 2006, #MNTwins colorful commentator Bert Blyleven said one of the seven dirty words you can never say on television, TWICE!

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After a brain tumor ended Minnesota native Mark Merilla's playing career after two seasons in the Padres farm system, he served as San Diego bullpen catcher for 17 years before the tumor returned. He is currently a scout for the Padres.

After a brain tumor ended Minnesota native Mark Merilla's playing career after two seasons in the Padres farm system, he served as San Diego bullpen catcher for 17 years before the tumor returned. He is currently a scout for the Padres.

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Look, Banana Ball isn’t for me, but how conceited do you have to be to think YOU’RE the authority on all that is sacred in baseball when literally TONY OLIVA is out there in the yellow jersey?

Look, Banana Ball isn’t for me, but how conceited do you have to be to think YOU’RE the authority on all that is sacred in baseball when literally TONY OLIVA is out there in the yellow jersey?

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Joe Mauer's final career home run was a grand slam to straightaway center field in a 10-5 #MNTwins win over the Yankees on this date in 2018. It was a 3-2 pitch and Mauer's only swing of the at-bat. 2006 AL MVP Justin Morneau on color commentary.

Joe Mauer's final career home run was a grand slam to straightaway center field in a 10-5 #MNTwins win over the Yankees on this date in 2018. It was a 3-2 pitch and Mauer's only swing of the at-bat. 2006 AL MVP Justin Morneau on color commentary.

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Juan Berenguer sent an emphatic message to his former team on this date in 1987. El Gasolino!

Juan Berenguer sent an emphatic message to his former team on this date in 1987. El Gasolino!

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Wally the Beerman was featured on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw on this date in 1987.

Wally the Beerman was featured on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw on this date in 1987.

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Lonnie Smith shook hands with catcher Brian Harper before the first pitch of the greatest World Series Game 7 ever played. "I don't think I've ever seen a hitter shake hands with a catcher before the first pitch in any game." "Like a heavyweight fight."

Lonnie Smith shook hands with catcher Brian Harper before the first pitch of the greatest World Series Game 7 ever played. "I don't think I've ever seen a hitter shake hands with a catcher before the first pitch in any game." "Like a heavyweight fight."

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When 21-year-old Kent Hrbek was called up straight from single-A Visalia, it meant he'd be getting home to Minnesota sooner than expected, where his dad had recently been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. First, though, he made his major league debut playing Gehrig's old position at Gehrig's old ballpark.

When 21-year-old Kent Hrbek was called up straight from single-A Visalia, it meant he'd be getting home to Minnesota sooner than expected, where his dad had recently been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. First, though, he made his major league debut playing Gehrig's old position at Gehrig's old ballpark.

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The #MNTwins traded Carlos Gómez to Milwaukee for 2007 All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy on this date in 2009. After one season, the Twins traded Hardy to Baltimore for diddly squat. In 2021, Gómez was enshrined on the Brewers Wall of Honor and Hardy was inducted into the Oriole's Hall of Fame.

The #MNTwins traded Carlos Gómez to Milwaukee for 2007 All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy on this date in 2009. After one season, the Twins traded Hardy to Baltimore for diddly squat. In 2021, Gómez was enshrined on the Brewers Wall of Honor and Hardy was inducted into the Oriole's Hall of Fame.

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Miguel Sanó hit this pinch-hit walk-off homer on this date in 2019.

Miguel Sanó hit this pinch-hit walk-off homer on this date in 2019.

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