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Duensing can’t hold down Yanks; bats run out of momentum

Nothing more epitomized the Twins’ role as an underdog against the Yankees than the pitching match up, rookie left-hander Brian Duensing facing off against Yankees ace CC Sabathia.

But the hope of the Twins entering Wednesday night’s American League Division Series opener at Yankee Stadium was that they could carry some of their recent momentum to offset the on-paper mismatch.

But one night after celebrating perhaps the greatest regular-season win in Metrodome history, a thrilling 12-inning affair in Game No. 163 that capped a stunning run to earn their spot in the playoffs, the AL Central champs found themselves running into a buzzsaw in a 7-2 loss to the Yankees. Read more..

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Chazz Palminteri on the red carpet of “A Bronx Tale.”

 Last night, Academy Award nominated actor Chazz Palminteri celebrated the opening of his one-man play “A Bronx Tale” at The Venetian Showroom. Stars in the audience included boxing champion Mike Tyson, Vanessa Minnillo, Chuck Zito, Marilu Henner, retired basketball player Gary Payton, pro golfer Tommy Armour III and more. Following the performance, a star-studded after-party took place inside Lavo at The Palazzo, a fitting location as Palminteri has been spotted at the Italian restaurant numerous times in the past few weeks–including twice this week alone! The celebrity guests and show attendees enjoyed Italian specialties from Lavo’s kitchen along with signature cocktails while congratulating Palminteri on his performance. Palminteri was seen enjoying one of his favorite Lavo dishes, the Chicken Marsala, while drinking tea with honey to soothe his voice after commanding the stage for 90 minutes. Read more..

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