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Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto dives safely back to first base under the tag of Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko on a pick-off play in the fourth inning of their game
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Minnesota Twins shortstop Nick Punto throws out Chicago White Sox Alexei Ramirez in the third inning at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tuesday, July 28, 2009. (Photo by Jerry Holt/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT/Sipa
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