Yankees lead Twins 5-2 after rain delay in New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The New York Yankees take a 5-2 lead over the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 3. Following a rain delay, the Yankees capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities, while the Twins struggle to bring runners home, finishing 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position. Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole recorded strong innings before the rain interruption. Trent Grisham tied the game for Minnesota at 1-1 with a solo home run before the Yankees pulled ahead and extended their lead. Both teams are looking to establish momentum in this ongoing matchup.
- •Yankees lead 5-2 after rain delay
- •Twins only 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position
- •Cole pitched strongly before rain
- •Grisham homered to tie the game at 1-1
- •Match ongoing after July 3 rain delay
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees 5, Twins 2: When it rains, it snores
"Post rain delay, the Twins quickly surrender the lead and never really give you hope again; you know this story already.
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