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Twins hit six home runs as Buxton returns against Yankees

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:01 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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Summary

The Minnesota Twins achieved a season-high six home runs in an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees on July 4, 2026. Byron Buxton made his return from a hip injury and contributed with a run-scoring double. Kody Clemens, Luke Keaschall, and Alex Jackson also homered, helping the Twins even the weekend series at one win apiece. Zebby Matthews left the game with a right-foot laceration after allowing three runs in the fifth inning. The Yankees, now with eight losses in their last nine games, will face the Twins again in the rubber match on July 5.

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Status Watch

•Twins hit six home runs in the game.
•Buxton returned after a four-game absence.
•Matthews exited the game due to injury.
•Yankees have lost eight of their last nine games.
•Rubber match set for July 5 at 12:35 p.m. Central.

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9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Twins belt six home runs as Buxton returns in win over Yankees

What they're saying

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Byron Buxton was back in the lineup on Saturday in New York following a four-game absence due to a hip impingement, and quickly announced his return. The centerfielder promptly ripped the fifth pitch he saw — a hanging slider from Brendan Beck — to center for a run-scoring double, and Minnesota was off and running. Kody Clemens homered in the ensuing at-bat — marking his third straight game ...
— Yahoo Sports

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