The New York Yankees faced the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on September 17, 2025. The Yankees won 10-5. This win improved their record to 84-67, while the Twins fell to 66-85.

Fernando Cruz was the winning pitcher for the Yankees. Trent Grisham had a standout game with two home runs and four RBIs. Cody Bellinger also contributed with a home run and three RBIs. This victory keeps the Yankees in the hunt in the AL East.

The Yankees took an early lead with a run in the first inning. The Twins responded with two runs in the second inning, taking a short-lived lead. In the third inning, the Yankees tied the game, and then exploded in the fourth with five runs, setting the score at 7-2. The Twins fought back with three runs in the fifth inning, narrowing the gap to 7-5. The Yankees added a run in the eighth and two more in the ninth, securing a 10-5 win. The Twins could not score in the later innings, and the Yankees held their lead until the end.

Trent Grisham had a strong performance for the Yankees. He went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs. Cody Bellinger also contributed with a home run and three RBIs, going 2-for-4.

Aaron Judge added to the Yankees’ offense by going 3-for-4 with one double and two runs. Jasson Domínguez had a double and an RBI, rounding out the Yankees’ key hitters. Fernando Cruz pitched well for the Yankees, earning the win with 1.33 innings of scoreless relief.

Taj Bradley struggled on the mound for the Twins, taking the loss. He allowed seven runs on eight hits over four innings. Brooks Lee had a good game at the plate for the Twins, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs.

What’s Next

The Yankees’ win over the Twins puts them at 84-67, solidifying their position as 2nd in the East. The team is pushing for a strong finish as the season winds down. Every win counts as they aim to close the gap on the division leader. On the other hand, the Twins now stand at 66-85, positioned 4th in the Central. This game further dims their playoff hopes. The Yankees have shown dominance over the Twins this season, which this game continued.

The Yankees will start a new series against the Baltimore Orioles. The first game will be on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:15 PM. This game will take place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The Twins will also begin a new series, playing against the Cleveland Guardians. Their first game is on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 8:10 PM. This game is at Target Field, the home stadium for the Twins.

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