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Yankees Stifled by Twins in Pitcher's Duel at CenturyLink Sports Complex

In a closely contested matchup, the New York Yankees found themselves on the losing end of a low-scoring game against the Minnesota Twins, with a final score of 1-0. The game, which took place at the CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers, saw both teams displaying strong defensive efforts. The Yankees' record now stands at 7-9 following this encounter, while the Twins improved their season to 8-7.


Mar 13, 2023; Fort Myers, Florida, USA;  Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) hits a solo home run against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning during spring training at Hammond Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Despite their best efforts, the Yankees struggled to get their offense going against a resilient Twins pitching staff. Throughout the game, New York managed to accumulate only three hits and committed one error that did not significantly impact their chance for victory. On the other side, Minnesota secured four hits and capitalized on one of those opportunities to score what would be the game's only run.


The Yankees' pitchers put forth a commendable performance on the mound. The bullpen recorded an ERA of 1.688 with five strikeouts over 5.1 innings pitched and maintained a WHIP of just under one (0.9375). However, it was not enough to secure victory as they allowed one earned run during their time on field.


Mar 13, 2023; Fort Myers, Florida, USA;  New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia (83) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning during spring training at Hammond Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Among individual performances for New York, Anthony Volpe stood out by hitting .333 with an OPS of 1.000 in his appearances at bat; however, his effort alone could not spark a rally for his team. Oswaldo Cabrera also made notable contributions with an average of .333 and an OPS of .666 across three at-bats.


As they look ahead, fans can catch the next action when the Yankees host Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa on March 14th at 6:35 PM EDT. This upcoming game promises another exciting chapter in this season's campaign as New York seeks to bounce back from this narrow defeat.


Mar 13, 2023; Fort Myers, Florida, USA;  Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) round the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning during spring training at Hammond Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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