LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
The Twins have altered their batting philosophy this season, ripping at more first pitches than at any time in the past six years:
YearPct.MLB rank
201933.44th
201825.328th
201725.328th
201623.129th
201527.122nd
201422.629th
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