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Molitor hoping Twins make most of opportunities
- Updated: August 27, 2016
TORONTO — Prior to Friday’s series opener against the Blue Jays, Twins manager Paul Molitor called a rare team meeting in an attempt to get his group on the same page with a little over a month remaining in the season.
The meeting didn’t have an immediate impact on the team’s recent struggles — the Twins dropped their eighth consecutive game, losing 15-8. But with 34 games remaining, Molitor stressed the importance of players taking advantage of opportunities.
“I think, sometimes, you have to collectively get a perspective and put it out there — just let them know I want them to go out there and let it fly here the last five weeks, you know? Show us what you can do,” Molitor said. “We’ll give guys opportunities, when you get a chance to play or pitch, be ready and go out there and have some fun.”
Relievers Andrew Albers and rookie Alex Wimmers, both recalled on Friday, were given an opportunity to showcase their game in the loss.
Albers allowed two runs, one earned, on one hit while striking out one in 2 …
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