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Jhoan Duran gets 3 Ks on 2 100mph splinkers and a 88 mph curveball
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Jhoan Duran's 104.8 mph pitch, 07/19/2023
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Twins Daily 2022 Awards: Rookie of the Year - Twins - Twins Daily
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Jhoan Duran throws 100.8 mph offspeed pitch vs. Red Sox
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Each team's potential future closer
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Jhoan Duran throws 100.8 mph offspeed pitch vs. Red Sox
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Jhoan Duran shakes off nerves to close out 1-0 win
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