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Sports MN Quiz: Which 2 Twins have been involved in 6 triple-plays?

When it comes to triple-plays, the Twins have pulled off their fair share -- including two in one game back in 1990. That's a huge hint for today's question. Which two Twins have each been involved in six triple-plays? Click on the headline above for the answer.
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Kent Hrbek and Gary Gaetti were on the defensive end of six triple plays between 1982 and 1990. They helped turn two in one game against the Boston Red Sox on July 17, 1990.

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