Minnesota Twins

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Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, right, is congratulated by third base coach Joe Vavra (46) as he rounds third after hitting a 3-run home run off Kansas City Royals pitcher James Shields during the second inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Saturday, April 12, 2014. The Twins won 7-1. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) swings for a 3-run home run off Kansas City Royals pitcher James Shields during the second inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Saturday, April 12, 2014. At right is Royals catcher Salvador Perez. The Twins won 7-1.(AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarelle Patterson throws out the ceremonial pitch before a Minnesota Twins baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Minneapolis, Saturday, April 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki, of Japan, stretches before batting during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis, Saturday, April 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields looks toward the outfield as Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Saturday, April 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco delivers to the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Saturday, April 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)