Yankees struggle offensively in 6-1 loss to Twins at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Yankees lost to the Twins 6-1 on July 5, marking their first home series loss to Minnesota since 2014. Yankees' starter Ryan Weathers allowed four earned runs over four-plus innings, while Joe Ryan held New York to just three hits across seven innings. Minnesota jumped to a 6-0 lead with key hits from Brooks Lee and Royce Lewis, while injuries impacted both teams as Byron Buxton and Jazz Chisholm Jr. left the game. The Yankees will face the Rays in Tampa Bay for a three-game series starting Monday.
- •Yankees recorded only three hits against Joe Ryan.
- •Ryan Weathers struggled, giving up four runs.
- •Byron Buxton left the game with a hip injury.
- •Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited due to toe discomfort.
- •Yankees face the Rays in a three-game series beginning Monday.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' bats quiet in 6-1 loss to Twins
"The Yankees fell to the Twins on Sunday, 6-1, dropping their first series at home to Minnesota since 2014.
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