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Twins hit six home runs in 11-4 win over Yankees
The Minnesota Twins scored six runs in the first inning and hit six home runs total in an 11-4 victory against the New York Yankees on Saturday. Minnesota starter Zebby Matthews left after 4 2/3 innings with a lacerated right foot.
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The Minnesota Twins scored six runs in the first inning and hit six home runs in an 11-4 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon. Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer in the first inning. Luke Keaschall and Alex Jackson hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning. Trevor Larnach hit a solo home run in the fourth inning. Josh Bell hit two home runs in the seventh and eighth innings.
Pitching and injuries Minnesota starter Zebby Matthews allowed four runs on three hits before exiting with a lacerated right foot in the fifth inning. Taylor Rogers worked out of a bases-loaded situation in the sixth inning and received the win. New York used a spot starter who allowed five runs on five hits over 3 2/3 innings.
Jasson Dominguez hit a solo home run in the fourth inning. Max Schuemann hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning. Cody Bellinger added an RBI double in the fifth inning.
Series context Minnesota improved to 8-3 in its past 11 road games.
The Yankees lost for the eighth time in nine games.
