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Twins Players Survive Near-Fatal Car Crash en Route to Training

2/28/2025

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Three Minnesota Twins players—Jorge Alcala, Edouard Julien, and Matt Wallner—had a harrowing escape from a near-fatal car accident on their way to spring training in Port Charlotte, Florida. A speeding car soared over them, sending Wallner into a panic. The trio described the experience as "traumatizing," but they emerged unscathed, grateful for their safety.

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Story summary

Three Minnesota Twins players—Jorge Alcala, Edouard Julien, and Matt Wallner—had a harrowing escape from a near-fatal car accident on their way to spring training in Port Charlotte, Florida. A speeding car soared over them, sending Wallner into a panic. The trio described the experience as "traumatizing," but they emerged unscathed, grateful for their safety.