There was ugliness and bitterness on the television last night — several scenes that were almost more than the stomach could handle. For those worried we were going to delve back into politics, rest assured the topic at hand is the Twins’ game. There have been enough stomach-punching losses to last a half-season on what has been a torturous road trip for the local squad regardless of how they might try to spin it. Last night’s game — an exercise in tightness and futility, at least on defense, when it mattered most — only served to reinforce that the Twins need to get home fast. Just one more day, and the long local nightmare is over. Our question to you: what is your faith level right now? That is to say, through all that has happened in the past couple of weeks, the Twins are still just 1 game out of first place. They have a favorable stretch schedule compared to Chicago, including a final week that includes a home series against the White Sox and Royals. But do you believe, instinctively, they will do it this year? And how does that feeling compare to 2006?

And, finally, are you ready for some football? (Don’t forget to join the RandBallers group at U Pick Em).

Fasola-link! Nick Hornby interviews The Wire’s David Simon. Swearing (and much goodness) ensues, so watch out.

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