Yankees secure 8-1 victory over Twins in Minneapolis

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Yankees secure 8-1 victory over Twins in Minneapolis
Summary

The New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on September 15, 2026, in a game at Target Field. Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer in the first, with Spencer Jones later adding a three-run shot in the sixth, solidifying the Yankees' lead. Twins' Bailey Ober had a respectable outing, allowing three earned runs over 5.1 innings, while his offense struggled to make an impact, with only one run scored. Emmanuel Rodriguez and Luke Keaschall combined for five of the Twins' seven hits, but the rest of the lineup managed just two hits.

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  • Yankees score eight runs, Twins score one.
  • Cody Bellinger hits a two-run homer in the first inning.
  • Spencer Jones finishes with a three-run homer in the sixth.
  • Bailey Ober allows three earned runs over 5.1 innings pitched.
  • Twins collect only seven hits, with Keaschall and Rodriguez contributing five.
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Another game, another loss to the Yankees.

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