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The Twins lost 7-4 Tuesday night in Cleveland to drop to 7-15 on the season. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Alex Colome was told he'd be pitching in less pressure situations. That didn't happen in Tuesday night's game. Colome pitched again in a critical situation and struggled again.

Dave and Jay bring you another edition of "Ovie and the Franchise." The show is usually recorded on Tuesdays, except when it is recorded Monday, Wednesday or Thursday.

The NFL draft will take place from Thursday-Saturday with the first round starting Thursday night at 7 p.m. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says because of the demand for left tackles and the shortage of quality at that position the Vikings may need to trade up from #14 to get either Penei Sewell from Oregon or Rashawn Slater from Northwestern.

The Twins lost in excruciating fashion (again) and the Timberwolves won a second consecutive game for the first time since the season's first two games. Here is Tuesday's sports page.

The Twins lost again and the SCSU baseball and softball teams both posted sweeps on Sunday. Here's a recap of Sunday's action and a look ahead to Monday.

The Timberwolves earned an upset win against the Utah Jazz, the Wild won their seventh straight game and secured a spot in the playoffs, and the Twins failed to get much offense going in a loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. Local college baseball and softball teams had a mostly successful day as well. Between St. Cloud State, St. John's, and St. Ben's, three teams earned doubleheader sweeps and one was swept.

The Twins are promoting outfielder Alex Kirilloff and infielder Nick Gordon. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Twins have higher hopes for Kirilloff than Gordeon. Souhan says Kirilloff could be their answer in left field and his high end could be a Max Kepler with better plate disipline.

The Twins lost 13-12 at Oakland in 10 innings to the Athletics. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says it's undeniable that the bullpen is struggling especially Alex Colome and Hansel Robles. He says Taylor Rogers should be installed as the closer at least in the short term to instill some confidence.

The SJU and SCSU baseball teams each earned doubleheader sweeps, the Wild beat the Coyotes and the Twins and Wolves each lost. Here's a look at all things sports for Thursday.

The Twins lost 7-0 and 1-0 at Oakland Tuesday in a doubleheader. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Oakland challenged Byron Buxton with high fastballs because so far this season he's been feasting off breaking balls. Souhan says too many Twins hitters are struggling and now both Nelson Cruz and Miguel Sano are banged up.