Minnesota Twins' sausage ritual linked to winning streak during road trip.

The Minnesota Twins' lucky home run sausage returned home with the team, maintaining their winning streak. Initiated by hitting coach David Popkins, the sausage ritual began when players were encouraged to tap the unopened summer sausage before their at-bats. Coinciding with a flurry of big hits, the sausage then accompanied the Twins on their road trip, resulting in a franchise first of winning all six games.