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Byron Buxton not starting for Twins in Game 2
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Twins beat Astros 3-2 on Farmer hit in 10th; Gray gets 13 Ks
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Byron Buxton homers in his first 2 at-bats as the Twins beat Lance Lynn and the White Sox 9-4 National News - Bally Sports
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Guardians top Twins 2-1 to split series, as McKenzie sizzles with 10 Ks in debut - Newsday
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With Byron Buxton out, Alex Kirilloff will make major league debut in Twins' elimination game today
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Twins debut new Minnesota-themed celebration in win over Royals – Twin Cities
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Minnesota Twins playoff roster 2023: ALDS lineup and rotation
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Byron Buxton not 100% so not in Twins' starting lineup - ESPN
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ALDS Game 4: Astros at Twins - Twinkie Town
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Reusse: Twins' plans fell apart — and yet they're headed on in the playoffs
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Twins rookie Alex Kirilloff makes positive first impression in big-league debut – Twin Cities
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Byron Buxton has arthroscopic knee surgery
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Twins replace injured Alex Kirilloff with Byron Buxton, Sports