Yankees face struggles as Twins hit six home runs in Bronx defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The New York Yankees lost 11-4 to the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 4. This defeat came just after the Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak, marking their eighth loss in the past nine games. Yankees' manager Aaron Boone criticized closer Camilo Doval after he allowed four runs in the eighth inning, contributing to the team's struggles against left-handed hitters. The Yankees' offensive response faltered, going 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position. The teams are now tied 1-1 in the series, with a decisive game scheduled for tonight.
- •Yankees lose 11-4 to Twins on July 4.
- •The Yankees have lost eight of their last nine games.
- •Doval struggled against left-handed hitters, allowing four runs.
- •Yankees were 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
- •The series is tied 1-1 with a decisive game tonight.
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"Just a game after snapping their seven-game skid, the New York Yankees’ offense and defense collapsed again. The Minnesota Twins produced the fireworks at Yankee Stadium on July 4, as they were all over the Yankees’ pitchers with six home runs.
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