Twins enter crucial final week with series vs. Marlins

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In terms of their playoff chances, the Minnesota Twins are down, but not out.

Minnesota (81-75) will aim to improve its odds when it opens a three-game series against the Miami Marlins (57-99) starting Tuesday night in Minneapolis. The Twins enter the series one game back of the Detroit Tigers for the final American League wild-card spot.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli believes his