Twins fall to Yankees 5-2; Royce Lewis discusses team's mindset
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Minnesota Twins lost to the New York Yankees 5-2 on July 4 at Yankee Stadium, dropping their record to 42-47. Kody Clemens gave the Twins an early lead with a solo home run, but the Yankees responded with three runs, including a two-run shot from Ben Rice. Royce Lewis shared his thoughts on the Twins' struggles in New York, expressing excitement to play against the Yankees. The Twins are five games back in the AL Central as they continue their road trip and approach the trade deadline.
- •Minnesota has lost 29 of their last 37 games in the Bronx.
- •Lewis recorded a double, improving his approach since returning from Triple-A.
- •The Twins are on a road trip after winning three straight series.
- •The Yankees improved their record to 49-38 with the victory.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Royce Lewis Sends Message to Twins Fans After Another Loss in the Bronx
"Lewis acknowledged the history between Minnesota and New York but said he sees the Yankees as just another team he is excited to play against.
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