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At the other end of the spectrum, Manzardo’s blast extended a disastrous run for what was once one of the strongest pens in the game. Twins relievers had a 3.51 ERA (eighth) and a 3.61 FIP (sixth) in the first half. Those figures are 5.23 (29th) and 3.87 (15th) since the break. Twins relievers have allowed eight homers in 56 1/3 innings in September. Jax and Jhoan Duran, their max-leverage guys, have allowed nine runs in 11 2/3 innings. Injuries have taken big pieces out of the Twins’ lineup and rotation, and the bullpen is now falling apart.
