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Did the Twins' Fifth Inning Rally Fall Short Against Yankees?

First Inning


The Minnesota Twins faced off against the New York Yankees at Target Field, with both teams eager to make their mark. The game began with the Yankees taking an early lead, scoring 2 runs in the first inning. The Twins managed to respond with a run of their own, thanks to a solid hit from Ryan Fitzgerald who had shown promise in previous games.


Sep 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins right fielder Matt Wallner (38) hits a double against the New York Yankees in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Second and Third Innings


As the innings progressed, the Yanks continued to build on their momentum. They added 4 more runs in the second inning and another 3 in the third, putting pressure on Minnesota's pitching staff. Thomas Hatch struggled on the mound for Minnesota, allowing multiple hits that contributed to New York's growing lead.


Fifth Inning


The fifth inning saw a spark from the Twinkies as they attempted a comeback. With Trevor Larnach leading by example through his impressive batting average of .500 from previous performances, they managed to score 3 runs and close some of the gap created by New York's earlier dominance.


Sep 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) hits a RBI single against the New York Yankees in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Sixth Inning


In what seemed like a pivotal moment for Minnesota, they rallied again in the sixth inning with another burst of energy that resulted in 4 additional runs. This effort was spearheaded by Byron Buxton whose consistent performance has been crucial for his team throughout this season.


Final Innings


Despite these efforts from key players like Mickey Gasper and Kody Clemens who have been reliable fielders throughout recent games, it wasn't enough as New York held firm defensively during later innings while adding one more run themselves during fourth inning playtime which ultimately secured them victory over home side at final scoreline reading: Yankees 10 - Twins 9 (Yankees now stand at record:84-67;Twins sit behind them slightly lower down table having achieved only66 wins compared against85 losses).


Sep 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Ryan Fitzgerald (53) celebrates hitting a two run home run against the New York Yankees in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

For fans looking forward towards next encounter between these two sides happening tomorrow night (September17th) back here again inside same venue located within Minneapolis city limits known famously worldwide simply called 'Target Field', tune into MNNT network broadcasting live coverage starting promptly around7:40 PM EDT sharp!

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