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NESN.com
11 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida Doesn't Consider Himself A Rookie

Outfielder Masataka Yoshida played in Japan for the first seven years of his professional baseball career before joining the Boston Red Sox this season.It's technically his rookie year in Major League Baseball, but the 29-year-old doesn't see himself as a first-year player."I am a little bit older," Yoshida said through interpreter Kei Wakabayashi, per ESPN.
Dodgers Nation
11 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Roster News: Emmet Sheehan Officially Called Up, Michael Grove Optioned

The Dodgers have officially called up No. 13 overall prospect Emmet Sheehan for Friday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants.While Sheehan was reportedly called up to Triple-A this past week, he never pitched there, so he's technically coming straight from Double-A to the big leagues.To make room on the active roster, RHP Michael Grove was optioned.
FanSided
11 months ago
National Football League

NFL rumors: Are Vikings at risk of losing another star this offseason?

Danielle Hunter holding out for more money from the Minnesota Vikings may not end well.Despite being a three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher in a Minnesota Vikings uniform, things have been better between Danielle Hunter and the team he plays for.Hunter held out of the Vikings' mandatory minicamp this week.
Wiz of Awes
11 months ago
Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards: what would it take to trade for the Hornets' no.2 pick?

The latest reporting from Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer suggests that the Washington Wizards have explored trades to move up to the top three in the NBA Draft.The most obvious trade partner is the Portland Trail Blazers for their third pick, but there is no guarantee that the player the Wizards are targeting will be there at #3.
Social Media Explorer
11 months ago
Online marketing

Social Media Reacts To Latest Biden Gaffe - Social Media Explorer

US Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the League of Conservation Voters Annual Capital ... [+]
AFP via Getty Images Joe Biden is a "gaffe-machine" who has made many regrettable statements.His critics are quick to pounce on even his smallest gaffes.The reaction to Biden's off-script comments at Wednesday's League of Conservation Voters Annual Capital Dinner was not unexpected.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Dining

Dips for Dinner

There is a food-related bit on the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building that I think of often.It begins in the show's second episode: At an apartment-lobby memorial for a deceased neighbor, the debt-stricken Oliver Putnam, played by the incomparable Martin Short, rushes to a table of free goodies.
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Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Colleen Kujawa: I went to the UK to find connection - then I got on the wrong bus

I'm not a social superhero.I'm friendly, but I'm neither savvy nor successful at small talk.But I love connecting with people in a sincere way, especially when I'm away from home.It's one of the best parts of the human experience.When I went on vacation in England and Scotland recently, I spent the first part of my trip in London, but despite my hope of having conversations with people there, I came up mostly empty.
Portland Mercury
11 months ago
Portland

Fucking Fuck People

I was gonna cross the street in the park blocks by the Art Museum.Technically there isn't a "crosswalk" but even the construction has made a path specifically for pedestrian crossing.People cross all time!Two cars were coming both didn't stop.Sometimes they do.This car veered into me.So I spat at the car.
Lighthouse Hockey
11 months ago
New York Islanders

NHL & Islanders News: Qualifying offers and buyout season is upon us

With the Stanley Cup finally awarded, the pre-cottage NHL offseason sprint begins.That means qualifying offers will be going out, the first buyout window opens Friday, and the draft and free agency are around the corner.Islanders News
So those important dates are coming up.The Islanders don't have any fascinating "qualify, or not to qualify" decisions but Samuel Bolduc and Oliver Wahlstrom are among the RFAs who need one.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

U.S. Open golfers still telling 'Tiger Tales' despite Woods' absence

(Chris Carlson / Associated Press)

Tiger Woods ' plan was sparse yet clear.He said at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in February that he'd play in the four majors this year.Nothing more was guaranteed.Turns out, the majors weren't a guarantee, either ... much to the chagrin of his fellow golfers.
Breaking Muscle
11 months ago
Exercise

Lat Pulldown vs. Pull-Up: The Battle for a Bigger Back - Breaking Muscle

Know which to perform or when to do both.The lat pulldown and the pull-up are staples across many training programs - sometimes even coexisting within the same workout.Both exercises train the "vertical pulling" movement pattern and can be highly effective for targeting your back muscles, which is why some lifters regard them as nearly interchangeable.
Wine Enthusiast
1 year ago
Wine

What Is a Highball? Depends Who You Ask

If you're looking for a simple cocktail that's fast, easy-to-make and doesn't need too many ingredients, a highball is the perfect choice.A classic highball is made with whiskey, but the drink can be made with any type of spirit."It's one of the broadest categories of mixed drinks," says Anthony Caporale, director of spirits education at the Institute of Culinary Education.
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Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Lualdi's design process opens up "creative possibilities with materials and textures"

Promotion: Italian door brand Lualdi says that 2023 marks a new focus in its design process as it aims to create products with experimental combinations of textures and materials.Lualdi shifted its design philosophy in a bid to create new door aesthetics by exploring the creative use and combination of traditional materials, such as wood, fabric, glass and aluminium.
Wine Enthusiast
11 months ago
Wine

The Best Simple Syrup Substitutes, According to Drinks Pros

" Simple syrup is a fairly neutral sweetener," says Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast writer at large and spirits reviewer.Its mild profile lends itself to a whole host of cocktails, from the whiskey-centric Sazerac to the Long Island Iced Tea.But what is simple syrup, exactly?Answer: It's sugar dissolved in water.
www.winemag.com
11 months ago
Wine

The Best Simple Syrup Substitutes, According to Drinks Pros

Simple syrup is a fairly neutral sweetener, says Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast writer at large and spirits reviewer.Its mild profile lends itself to a whole host of cocktails, from the whiskey-centric Sazerac to the Long Island Iced Tea.But what is simple syrup, exactly?Answer: It's sugar dissolved in water.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

With a New, Improved Einstein,' Puzzlers Settle a Math Problem

In March, a team of mathematical tilers announced their solution to a storied problem: They had discovered an elusive einstein a single shape that tiles a plane, or an infinite two-dimensional flat surface, but only in a nonrepeating pattern.I've always wanted to make a discovery, David Smith, the shape hobbyist whose original find spurred the research, said at the time.
Running on Real Food
1 year ago
Everyday cooking

Plant-Based Cobb Salad Recipe

Introduction
Today I have a plant-based twist on a popular classic for you - cobb salad!This vegan version of the traditional recipe is made with marinated chickpeas, red wine shallot vinaigrette and homemade coconut bacon.The recipes features fresh veggies and plenty of flavour and textures paired with smoky, satisfying coconut bacon.
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Washington Post
11 months ago
Washington Nationals

Keibert Ruiz's blast awakens dormant offense as Nationals storm past Astros

Keibert Ruiz's ninth-inning homer gave the Nationals a brief lead Thursday, one they reclaimed after erupting for three runs in the 10th.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)HOUSTON - Keibert Ruiz neared third base during his home run trot and glanced at the dugout.He clenched his fist and pumped it before saluting.
McCovey Chronicles
11 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Giants call up Keaton Winn for MLB debut

There have already been a good number of MLB debuts for the San Francisco Giants this season, and there's about to be another.On Monday morning, ahead of their road series against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Giants announced that they were calling up right-handed pitcher prospect Keaton Winn for the very first time.
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www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
Berlin

Pope sends Benedict XVI's former aide back to Germany in latest sign of falling out

Pope Francis has fired the longtime aide to the late Pope Benedict XVI from his Vatican job and ordered him to return to his native Germany, the final chapter in a very public falling out that culminated with the aide's tell-all memoir that was highly critical of Francis.The Vatican confirmed that Archbishop Georg Gaenswein had officially ended his job as prefect of the papal household as of Feb. 28.
Pats Pulpit
11 months ago
New England Patriots

7 things the offseason program taught us about the Patriots

The New England Patriots ditched the footballs for paintballs on Wednesday, as head coach Bill Belichick called for a team building day after two productive days of mandatory minicamp.With the on field portion of the offseason program now in the past, it's important to remember to not put too much stock into the non-padded sessions.
Washington Post
11 months ago
Science

Roger Payne, who shared whale songs with the world, dies at 88

Biologist Roger Payne aboard a research vessel in 2002.His discovery that whales can sing galvanized a movement to end commercial whaling.(Christopher Johnson/Ocean Alliance/AP)Roger Payne, a biologist who put his ear to the ocean and pioneered the study of whale songs, recording the creatures' hypnotic, intricately patterned vocalizations - haunting wails, birdlike chirps, playful squeals and mournful moos - for a hit album that galvanized the anti-whaling movement and seemed to suggest the animals had a far richer inner life than previously imagined, died June 10 at his home in South Woodstock, Vt.
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Washington Post
11 months ago
DC food

Review | 'The Blackening': Not quite horror, but lots of killer laughs

Yvonne Orji, left, and Jay Pharoah in "The Blackening." (Glen Wilson/Lionsgate)Comment Gift Article StarOutline (2.5 stars) Film historians and stand-up comics alike agree: In horror movies, Black characters get the raw end of the deal, usually fatally.That explains the tag line of "The Blackening," a film with an all-Black cast that uses humor to subvert horror: "We can't all die first."
McCovey Chronicles
11 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Again with the Goldschmidt

The St. Louis Cardinals usually have had just one losing season in the 21st century (2007), and in that season, their record through 66 games (30-36) was still better than their 2023 record through 66 games (27-39).This is their worst record at this point of the season since 1995, when the team finished 62-81 in a strike-shortened year.
Black & White & Read All Over
11 months ago
Juventus

By the numbers: Juventus' 2022-23 season in review

Editor's note: This will begin our annual season in review.Over the next week, we will be dishing out or position by position ratings as well as looking back at the job done by ' manager.So, please, keep a look on both the website as well as the podcast for what we have in store as we look back on a tumultuous 2022-23 season.
Pats Pulpit
11 months ago
New England Patriots

The Top 20 Patriots Moments of 2022: No. 7

OTAs are done, not a whole lot of football news to report at the moment, and hopefully we're all enjoying a bit of a break from the game during these next few weeks before training camp gets going.Only seven to go on my countdown of the Top 20 Most Memorable Moments of 2022, and I'd love to get them done before camp does commence.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Noah Syndergaard Will Make Next Scheduled Start for LA, Says Dave Roberts

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting set for a three-game series with the New York Yankees this weekend.The starting rotation is set for this series, however, there were many question marks regarding the Dodgers' rotation for the following series against the Cincinnati Reds.The Dodgers had a day off on Thursday and have another one on Monday, so technically, they could have skipped a start in their rotation.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Gadgets

Google Wallet for Android now supports digital IDs

Google Wallet on Android is finally getting ready for your digital driver's license and other US state IDs.Google says the feature is rolling out this month, and it will slowly start bringing states online this year.Of course, your state has to be one of the few that actually supports digital IDs.Google says Maryland residents can use the feature right now and that "in the coming months, residents of Arizona, Colorado and Georgia will join them."
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Harvard Business Review
11 months ago
Business

What Is Apple's Vision Pro Really For?

To understand the value of Apple's new goggles, it's helpful to think about how virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) correspond to two fundamental tasks in decision making.VR presents new information; AR distills information from an existing environment.But previous headsets and internet-enabled glasses haven't tapped into the potential for either of these in a decision-making context.
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www.npr.org
11 months ago
Arts

International screenwriters organize 'Day of Solidarity' supporting Hollywood writers

Screenwriters around the world are organizing pickets and other actions on June 14 in support of the ongoing Writers Guide of America strike.Above, Writers Guild of America workers picket outside the Warner Brother studios, on May 2, 2023 in Burbank, Calif.Eric Thayer/Getty Images Screenwriters in 35 countries across the globe are staging a public show of support for their counterparts involved in the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
99% Invisible
11 months ago
Design

The Siren of Scrap Metal - 99% Invisible

Amid the noisy bustle of Mexico City, there is one iconic sound echoing on repeat in the background.A recording that blares from trucks looking to buy old household items and appliances, either to fix and resell or to sell for scrap.The crews inside these trucks are essentially scrap metal haulers and the recording is their pitch to prospective sellers.
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www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
UK politics

Labour suggests gongs for cronies' row is stopping Rishi Sunak doing his job properly as PM UK politics live

From 48m ago Good morning.Rishi Sunak faces PMQs today.Among the many problems in his in-tray are another strike by junior doctors starting this morning, rising mortgage rates and Nick Macpherson, a former Treasury permanent secretary, warning that the election due next year could coincide with the economy going into recession.
Breaking Muscle
11 months ago
Exercise

Farhanna Farid (52KG) Scores Raw IPF Deadlift World Record of 203 Kilograms (447.5 Pounds) - Breaking Muscle

Farid can count quite a notch in her belt now.There are no shortage of World Records falling at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships.In fact, it almost appears as if the contest has multiple new stars every day during the week of June 11-18.Singaporean powerlifter Farhanna Farid is the latest to throw her hat into the ring.
McCovey Chronicles
11 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Minor League round up: Promotion day!

The San Francisco Giants A-ball affiliates were off on Monday, but their Arizona Complex League and Dominican Summer League teams were in action, as was the promotion train.So there's lots to talk about ... let's dive in!Link to the 2023 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions are the positions played in that game.
Hardwood Houdini
11 months ago
Boston Celtics

It's time for the Boston Celtics to pay Jaylen Brown what he's worth

Got an anecdote for you, Boston Celtics fans.There's a great episode of The West Wing about ten-word answers.President Jed Bartlet is about to enter the ring for the first debate of his re-election campaign, and his staff have spent the week agonizing about how to answer the questions of the nation in a mere ten words.
EverOut Portland
11 months ago
Portland

The Top 25 Events in Portland This Week: June 12-18, 2023 - EverOut Portland

By all accounts, it's going to be a beautiful summer week, made even better with brilliant events from to and from to .VISUAL ART
Subtle Intimacy: Here and ThereJapan Institute's inaugural artist-in-residence, Rui Sasaki, whose glass art has been praised in the New York Times, shares her site-specific glass works in Subtle Intimacy: Here and There.
Creative Bloq
11 months ago
Graphic design

Meet the Ukrainian creatives named boutique advertising agency of the year

(Image credit: Bickerstaff.938)Several things make Bickerstaff.938(and Bickerstaff.555for that matter) a little unusual as an advertising agency.Its name changes from day to the next, and its logo looks like a child's drawing.It's also operating from country that's facing a horrendous military invasion.
SFGATE
11 months ago
SF real estate

'Top Chef' SF house finally sells for far below original list price

Google Streetview The sprawling Marina home that once housed "Top Chef" Season 1 contestants has finally sold.3159 Baker St. struggled on the market.Originally listed in January for $4.4 million and then undergoing two price cuts, it was eventually relisted at $3.5 million in April.It ultimately closed at $3.6 million last week, which technically means it sold for over the asking price, even though those looking through the records can spot the real estate trick.
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Dodger Blue
11 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Making Changes At Dodger Stadium In Response To Aaron Judge Injury After Catch

The highly anticipated series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium featured plenty of stars and highlight-reel plays, with the most memorable moment coming when Aaron Judge robbed J.D. Martinez with a spectacular running catch in deep right field.Judge's momentum carried him into the bullpen gate, which busted open with the impact.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Sports

No Next Steps' as of Yet for Aaron Judge's Toe Injury

Officially, at least, the Yankees will be without Aaron Judge for at least a week after formally placing him on the injured list Wednesday with a sprain of the big toe on his right foot.But Judge who hurt himself on a leaping catch that carried him through the right field fence at Dodger Stadium on Saturday has no actual timeline for returning to the active roster.
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RT @TypeScript_Geek: TypeScript Function Syntaxes

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Kentcdodds
11 months ago
JavaScript

TypeScript Function Syntaxes

In JavaScript itself, there are lots of ways to write functions.Add TypeScript to the mix and all of a sudden it's a lot to think about.So with the help of somefriends, I've put together this list of various function forms you'll typically need/run into with simple examples.Keep in mind that there are TONS of combinations of different syntaxes.
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Silver Screen and Roll
11 months ago
LA Lakers

3 reasons LeBron James to the Mavs isn't going to happen

The offseason hasn't even officially begun yet for the Lakers but odds are the wildest rumor of the summer has likely already come out.Kyrie Irving's reported request for the Mavericks to trade for LeBron James came out of nowhere on Monday and surprised basically everybody.There has been plenty of discussion about LeBron and Kyrie teaming up this summer, but no one expected it to be like this.
Washington Post
11 months ago
Science

In a geologic triumph, scientists drill a window into Earth's mantle

Aboard the JOIDES Resolution research vessel, team members process samples of mantle rock recovered from a more than 4,100-foot-deep hole drilled into the seabed of the North Atlantic.(Lesley Anderson/US Antarctic Program & IODP JRSO)At an underwater mountain in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, scientists have drilled nearly a mile beneath the ocean floor and pulled up an unprecedented scientific bounty - pieces of Earth's rocky mantle.
Brownstoner
1 year ago
Brooklyn real estate

Employees at Park Slope Barnes & Noble to Unionize

Employees at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Park Slope are looking to unionize, making them the second New York City branch of the book emporium to organize, they announced Thursday.Roughly 30 workers at the 7th Avenue store near 6th Street have already signed authorization cards in order to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, according to the RWDSU, and notified management of their intention to unionize on May 25.
Brooklyn Paper
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Park Slope Barnes & Noble employees file for union election * Brooklyn Paper

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Employees at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Park Slope are looking to unionize, making them the second New York City branch of the book emporium to organize, they announced Thursday.
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IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
11 months ago
Intellectual property law

Witnesses and House IP Subcommittee Members Skeptical About Extending TRIPS IP Waiver

"The TRIPS waiver was a mistake.Expanding it will make things be worse.It won't help fight COVID, but it will hurt U.S. innovation and it will contribute to other countries realizing their industrial policy goals."- Marc Busch
The House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet today held a hearing titled "IP and Strategic Competition with China: Part II - Prioritizing U.S. Innovation Over Assisting Foreign Adversaries," which focused on the World Trade Organization's (WTO's) agreement on a waiver of IP rights for COVID-19 vaccine technologies under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) last June.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Bills' notable OTA absence is a low-key advantage for Super Bowl hopes

The Buffalo Bills should be just fine without Stefon Diggs taking part in OTAs this spring.It should be viewed as no Stefon Diggs, no problem for the Buffalo Bills during OTAs.Diggs loves to make big-time plays as a pass-catcher, but he also loves his money.After essentially forcing his way out of Minnesota, he once again is playing hardball with the Buffalo brass.
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The Paris Review
1 year ago
Books

"Then Things Went Bad": How I Won $264 at Preakness - The Paris Review

1. Betting on the right horse can be lucrative but also risky. Even when one has knowledge and skill, luck is still a factor.
2. Listening to intuition and trusting one's gut can be beneficial when betting on horse races.
3. It is important to research, analyze
Vrite
1 year ago
JavaScript

Building an Extension System on the Web

1. A well-designed extension system can be an invaluable asset to a web application, as it allows users to customize their experience and access features tailored to their needs.
2. When building an extension system, it is important to carefully consider the architecture, security, and performance of the system in order
Lighthouse Hockey
1 year ago
New York Islanders

NHL News: GMs (er, 'Presidents') shuffle in Toronto, Pittsburgh

While there is no theater - not a peep, not even a warmup skit - on the Island, there was some finality announced among the front office shuffles in Toronto and Pittsburgh.Brad Treliving, the "hey, here's a guy with experience" candidate to replace Kyle Dubas in Toronto, has been named GM of the Maple Leafs.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Tax Implications Following Foreclosure: What You Need to Know

Hitting a rough patch financially can happen to anyone.And sometimes that might mean you can no longer pay your mortgage and you default on your loan.If that happens, you will likely face foreclosure.As your home is used for collateral on the loan, the bank will repossess your house and sell it to make up the balance of the mortgage.
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The First Mess
1 year ago
Everyday cooking

One-Pan Harissa Eggplant, Pearl Couscous & Chickpeas | The First Mess

We love a one and done vegan dinner situation!This one-pan harissa eggplant is a little spicy!It also has a gorgeously creamy texture thanks to a simple little prep step.I serve it with a pearl couscous and chickpea medley that's flecked with plenty of chopped spinach, fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts.
Eater SF
1 year ago
SF food

Turns Out Lab-Grown Meat Isn't Much Better Than Conventional Meat, a Study Says

For all its (relative) good intentions, it seems cultured meat companies aren't quite the saviors they are meant to be.A study by the University of California, Davis, found that lab-grown meat "is probably 25 times more energy intensive than traditional beef in its current form," the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Eater Portland
1 year ago
Portland food

11 Spectacular Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars in Beaumont-Wilshire

Explore the gems of northeast's Beaumont Village




Perched above Alameda Ridge a few blocks north of the Hollywood District is a sleepy Northeast Portland neighborhood most Portlanders only see in passing when traversing east or west on Northeast Fremont street.Until recently, the majority of the establishments in Beaumont-Wilshire have been in the neighborhood for decades, known primarily to walking distance regulars.
Austin Gil
1 year ago
JavaScript

File Upload Security and Malware Protection

1. Implementing robust file upload security measures can help protect your website from malicious malware attacks. 2. Utilize tools like antivirus scanning, content filtering, and whitelisting to ensure your file uploads are secure and malware-free. 3. Regularly review your website security measures to
McCovey Chronicles
1 year ago
San Francisco Giants

Series Preview: The Brewers are threatening their fans

The Milwaukee Brewers remain the best defensive team in baseball, but when that was the case earlier this month, it didn't stop the San Francisco Giants from taking two out of three in Oracle Park.After taking two out of three in Minnesota, can they carry over some of that winning here?It's going to be tough.
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