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Minnesota Twins pitcher Chris Paddack (20) throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
(ASSOCIATED PRESS)
DAVE CAMPBELL
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Paddack had warned himself to watch his back if he ever pitched deep enough to be chosen for the postgame on-field interview, well aware of the widespread practice of soaking the unsuspecting player in some type of liquid.
When his time finally came with the Minnesota Twins, Paddack forgot his own advice.