BY BRIAN HALL Updated 10:19 PM CDT, May 14, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered and Carlos Rodón overcame a shaky start and worked six-plus strong innings as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Tuesday night. Alex Verdugo added a two-run double for New York, which has won nine of 12. The Yankees continue to thrive in Minnesota where they are 29-15 all-time at Target Field and boast the highest winning percentage of any opponent at the park. Rodón (4-2) allowed a leadoff home run to Ryan Jeffers in the bottom of the first inning and surrendered three hits in the frame. He gave up six hits overall and didn't walk a batter, finishing with six strikeouts before being
Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon was given some pitching advice during Monday's off day from his second baseman. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Yankees manager Aaron Boones was asked in his pre-game media session what he makes of the Twins, who were on a 17-3 run heading into Tuesday night's series opener at Target Field. “I think they're really good,” Boone said from the visiting dugout. “I think this Twins team is really good.” Later, Boone talked up Twins leadoff hitter Ryan Jeffers.
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