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The Twins will look to leave Chicago with a split in the four game series when they take on the White Sox at 1:10 p.m. Thursday. The game can be heard on WJON.

This week, Jay and Dave discuss the Big Ten's return to play, the Vikings' season-opening loss to the Packers, the Twins' playoff outlook and how much Jay would pay for a seat to this year's World Series.

The Twins will look to get back on track Wednesday night in Chicago. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. on WJON.

The Twins won the opening game of the doubleheader in St. Louis 7-3 against the Cardinals before losing the night cap 6-4. In Game 1 Jose Berrios threw 5 innings with 3 earned runs allowed and 8 strikeouts to get the win and improve to 4-3. Jose Donaldson hit a 3-run home run, Miguel Sano added a 2-run shot and Nelson Cruz hit a solo home run.

The Twins beat the Tigers 6-2 Monday behind a 4-run 3rd inning. Ryan Jeffers had 2 hits, a home run and 2 RBIs, Eddie Rosario added a bases clearing double, Byron Buxton added 2 hits including a solo home run. Michael Pineda started the game and threw 7 innings with 2 earned runs allowed with 8 strikeouts to get the win and improve to 1-0.

This week, Jay and Dave discuss COVID's impact on the upcoming NFL and fantasy football seasons, the Twins' rotation as they head toward a playoff push, the Vikings biggest weakness heading into the season and the team's recent trade with the Jaguars.

The Twins are off Thursday, then will host the Detroit Tigers for a doubleheader on Friday.

The Twins and White Sox will meet again Wednesday night in Minneapolis. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. on WJON.

Twins Daily's Seth Stohs joined WJON Tuesday to discuss the skid, Rich Hill's short starts, the bullpen's stamina at this point, Byron Buxton and Josh Donaldson's returns, expectations for Michael Pineda and another quiet trade deadline.

The Twins will look to snap the skid Tuesday when they host the White Sox at Target Field. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. on WJON.