IMPACT PLAYER: Michael Pineda, N.Y. Yankees
Two hits over six innings, and the righthander never faced more than four batters in an inning.
BY THE NUMBERS
31 Consecutive hitters retired by Yankees relievers, including eight Saturday.
0 Walks issued by Yankees relievers in five games against the Twins this year, covering 20â…“ innings.
3 Errors by Eduardo Escobar in two games at Yankee Stadium.
ON DECK
Tyler Duffey might be pitching for his roster spot Sunday, but also to help Twins avoid second consecutive Yankee Stadium sweep.
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