Trent Grisham Powers Yankees to 10-5 Victory Over Twins
BREAKING: Trent Grisham erupted with two home runs as the New York Yankees triumphed over the Minnesota Twins 10-5 in a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. The Yankees clawed within just four games of first-place Toronto in the AL East, making this win crucial for their playoff aspirations.
In a standout performance, Grisham tied the game at 2-all with a solo shot in the third inning off Twins pitcher Taj Bradley (6-8). Just one inning later, he launched a massive three-run homer, his 33rd of the season, sending the ball soaring onto the plaza in right field and giving the Yankees a commanding 6-2 lead.
New York’s momentum was bolstered by Aaron Judge, who went 3 for 4, raising his league-leading batting average to .329. Cody Bellinger also contributed with a two-run homer in the ninth, sealing the victory for the Yankees.
The Twins made a valiant effort, scoring three runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by Brooks Lee’s clutch two-out, two-run single. Lee finished the night with three hits, while teammates Austin Martin and Royce Lewis each added two.
Key Moment: With the Twins rallying in the fifth and runners on first and second, Yankees manager Aaron Boone summoned reliever Fernando Cruz. In a pivotal play, Cody Bellinger made a stunning catch on a line drive hit by Royce Lee, preserving New York’s 7-5 lead at that critical juncture.
Key Stat: The four earned runs allowed by Luis Gil in just 4 2/3 innings matched the total he had given up in his previous four starts combined (22 1/3 innings).
Looking ahead, the Yankees will face the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, with Max Fried (17-5, 3.03 ERA) taking the mound. Meanwhile, the Twins prepare to host the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, featuring Pablo López (5-4, 2.64) as their starting pitcher.
Fans are buzzing about this electrifying game as the Yankees strive to gain ground in the playoff race. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
