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Max Kepler singled in Ehire Adrianza Sunday after to send Twins' fan home happy with a 7-6 come from behind win over Oakland. Kepler finished with 3 hits including a 3-run home run and 4 RBIs on the day.

Forgive me if my patience has worn thin, and I am not content to just "enjoy the ride." I have been a loyal, money-paying, tv-watching, jersey-wearing, fan for 35 years.

The Twins will host the Mets for a matinee Wednesday at Target Field. First pitch is set for 12:10 p.m. on AM 1240, WJON.

This week's topics included a mid-season report card, Cleveland's pursuit of the Twins in the standings, the MLB All Star game and juiced baseballs.

The Twins go into the All Star break with a 5 1/2 game lead on Cleveland after falling 4-1 in 11 innings at home against Texas yesterday afternoon. Rougned Odor hit a 3-run home run off Adelberto Mejia in the 11th to put Texas on top.

The Twins lost 7-2 at Oakland Thursday afternoon and Minnesota finishes the road trip 2-4. Oakland won 2 out of 3 against the Twins. The Twins yesterday took a 1-0 lead in the first inning with Oakland tying the game at 1 in the 4th inning.

The Twins lose 8-6 at Oakland Tuesday night to begin a 3-game series. Minnesota went out to a 3-0 lead in the 3rd inning before Oakland started the comeback. The A's got a 2-run home run from Matt Olson before former Twin Chris Hermann hit a grand slam home run in the 4th inning.

The Twins and White Sox endured a 3-hour rain delay and the White Sox held on to beat the Twins 4-3 Sunday afternoon in Chicago. The White Sox won 2 out of 3 in the weekend series.

The American and National League All Star reserves were named this afternoon. Starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi was the lone Twins player named today. Short stop Jorge Polanco was voted in as the starter at his position last week.
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The Twins will look to complete a sweep of Tampa Thursday afternoon at Target Field. First pitch is set for 12:10 p.m. on AM 1240, WJON.