Max Fried shines as Yankees defeat Twins 8-1 in Minneapolis
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Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Max Fried pitched seven innings, allowing one run as the New York Yankees prevailed 8-1 against the Minnesota Twins on September 15. Fried's performance marked his longest outing since April, securing his first win since April 27. The Yankees received offensive support from Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones, who hit home runs to cement the victory. With this win, the Yankees keep pace in the AL East, remaining 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The two teams meet again for the final game of the series on September 16.
- •Max Fried improved to 5-4 with a 1.83 ERA post-All-Star break.
- •Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer; Spencer Jones added a three-run shot.
- •Yankees clinched at least a wild card spot with this victory.
- •Aaron Judge rested while the Yankees tallied 14 hits.
- •Carlos Rodón is set to start against Zebby Matthews in the series finale.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Fried gets first win since April, Yankees overpower Twins 8-1 with homers by Bellinger, Jones
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Max Fried pitches gem, Yankees smash two homers in 8-1 win over Twins
"Max Fried earned his first victory since April 27, backed by home runs from Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones that helped the New York Yankees keep pace in the AL East race with an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Fried (5-4) allowed one run over seven smooth innings and 88 pitches, logging his longest start in almost five months to ensure the Yankees (88-63) stayed 3 1/2 games behind Tampa Bay (91-59) for the division lead. The Yankees, who clinched at least a wild card spot on Monday, will need Fried to keep this up in the postseason.
"Max Fried had his longest outing since April, and the Yankees offense did the rest as they defeated the Twins, 8-1, on Tuesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:39 AMFried gets first win since April, Yankees overpower Twins 8-1 with homers by Bellinger, Jones
Max Fried earned his first victory since April 27, backed by home runs from Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones that helped the New York Yankees keep pace in the AL East race with an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Fried (5-4) allowed one run over seven smooth innings and 88 pitches, logging his longest start in almost five months to ensure the Yankees (88-63) stayed 3 1/2 games behind Tampa Bay (91-59) for the division lead. The Yankees, who clinched at least a wild card spot on Monday, will need Fried to keep this up in the postseason.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:28 AMMax Fried pitches gem, Yankees smash two homers in 8-1 win over Twins
Max Fried had his longest outing since April, and the Yankees offense did the rest as they defeated the Twins, 8-1, on Tuesday night.
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