The game between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins took place at Target Field on September 16, 2025. The Yankees won the game with a score of 10-9. Mark Leiter Jr. was the winning pitcher for the Yankees. Trent Grisham had a standout performance with three RBIs, including a home run. Aaron Judge also contributed with one RBI and two runs. The Yankees improved their record to 83-67, while the Twins’ record fell to 66-84. The Yankees started strong, scoring two runs in the first inning. They added four more in the second and three in the third, bringing their total to nine. In the fourth inning, they scored one more run, making it ten runs in total. The Twins scored one run in the first inning but remained scoreless until the fifth inning. In the fifth, they scored three runs and added four more in the sixth, closing the gap. They scored one more run in the ninth inning but fell short, ending the game with nine runs.

Trent Grisham played a big role for the Yankees. He hit a home run and collected three RBIs. Grisham’s performance helped the Yankees score early in the game.

On the pitching side, Mark Leiter Jr. was the winning pitcher for the Yankees. He pitched 1.67 innings without giving up any runs. Zebby Matthews took the loss for the Twins, allowing nine runs over three innings.

For the Twins, Trevor Larnach and Ryan Fitzgerald both hit home runs. Larnach had two RBIs, while Fitzgerald also drove in two runs. These contributions kept the Twins close in the game.

What’s Next

The Yankees improved their record to 83-67, holding the second spot in the AL East. This win is crucial for their playoff hopes as they chase the division leader. They are looking to close the gap and secure a higher playoff seed. The Twins, now 66-84, remain in fourth place in the AL Central. This loss puts them further away from any postseason contention. The head-to-head matchup with the Yankees showed their struggle to keep pace with stronger teams this season.

The New York Yankees will continue their series against the Minnesota Twins. Their next game is on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 7:40 PM at Target Field. After that, they will travel to face the Baltimore Orioles in a new series starting on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:15 PM.

The Minnesota Twins will also continue their series against the Yankees on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Target Field. Following this, the Twins will begin a home series against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 8:10 PM. Both teams are looking to gain momentum as they move forward in their schedules.

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