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October 5, 2019

Twins have never won a Game 3 after losing first two games of a series

The Twins have been swept every time they have lost the first two games in a playoff series, dating to 1969
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October 5, 2019

ALDS Game 2 recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
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October 5, 2019

Souhan pregame: Lingering second guesses from Game 1

As the Twins and Yankees prepare for Game 2 in the Bronx, some left over questions remain from Friday night's Game 1.
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October 5, 2019

Gameview: Can Twins even the series? Follow the play-by-play here

Click here for play-by-play and an in-game boxscore from Game 2 of the American league Divisional Series between the Twins and Yankees.
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October 5, 2019
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Cody Stashak gave up two home runs in the sixth inning, including one to New York Yankees center fielder Brett Gardner.

Twins turn in 'bad game at the wrong time' in Game 1 in N.Y.

Friday's 10-4 loss was the Twins' 14th consecutive postseason defeat, setting a major league record for October futility, and their 11th in a row to the Yankees.
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October 5, 2019
Jake Cave is in the Game 2 starting lineup for the Twins.

Cave in, Cron out of lineup for Game 2 at Yankee Stadium

Randy Dobnak, one week after getting married, will face Masahiro Tanaka as the Twins hope to even up the best-of-five series.
Twins
October 5, 2019
Postgame analysis: Berrios, Arraez and the Twins bullpen

Postgame analysis: Berrios, Arraez and the Twins bullpen

The Twins lost to the Yankees and now face a crucial Game 2 on Saturday at Yankee Stadium in the ALDS.
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October 5, 2019
Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios

Berrios runs up pitch count, and control isn't quite there in Game 1

Entrusted with the responsibility of putting the Twins on the right path during Game 1 of the ALDS vs. the Yankees, the numbers told the story for starter Jose Berrios.
Twins
October 5, 2019
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Cody Stashak gave up two home runs in the sixth inning, including one to New York Yankees center fielder Brett Gardner.

Souhan: Twins off their game in series opener, and pay the price

The Twins on Friday needed more innings from starter Jose Berrios and more resistance from the lineup. Instead, they produced one run after the third inning.
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October 5, 2019
Minnesota Twins left fielder Marwin Gonzalez (9) and Minnesota Twins center fielder Max Kepler clowned around as they shook hands during introductions

A return to health for Twins' many injured

Luis Arraez, Marwin Gonzalez, Max Kepler and Ehire Adrianza, all walking wounded, were all part of the Twins ALDS roster decisions.
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October 5, 2019
Didi Gregorius and Gleyber Torres celebrated after they scored, along with Cameron Maybin

Yankees turn eight walks into five runs in beating Twins

The Twins were relatively happy about how they swung the bats Friday in the opening game of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees were ecstatic about the way they didn't.
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October 5, 2019

Reusse: Rocco's Road Warriors uphold Twins' tradition of crumbling vs. Yankees

Twins achieve longest losing streak in postseason history. It was well-earned with lousy fielding and futile relief pitching.
Twins
October 4, 2019

ALDS Game 1 recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
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October 4, 2019

Game 2 preview: Twins at N.Y. Yankees

Rookie Randy Dobnak (2-1, 1.59 ERA) will continue his surprising rise for the Twins, after making only nine major league appearances this season
Twins
October 4, 2019

Twins lead list of consecutive losses in playoffs

A look at the most consecutive Major League Baseball playoff losses.
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October 4, 2019
Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez walked off he field after he fielded grounders in the drizzle at Yankee Stadium Thursday afternoon.

Arraez returns to starting lineup at second base; Kepler back, too

When Luis Arraez was carted off the field last weekend in Kansas City, few people thought he'd be back on the field for the Twins-Yankees series, which starts tonight at 6:07 p.m.
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October 4, 2019
Jorge Polanco watches his two-run home run off Astros pitcher Chris Devenski in April

Who has the edge? La Velle E. Neal III breaks down Bombas vs. Bombers

A position-by-position look at the Twins vs. Yankees series, with thoughts ranging from the strength of managers Rocco Baldelli and Aaron Boone to the bullpens of both teams.
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October 4, 2019
A couple of Twins players, including Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez, fielded grounders in the drizzle at Yankee Stadium Thursday afternoon

Hartman: Cruz beings playoff savvy to battle against Yankees

Nelson Cruz's postseason success — and production vs. the Yankees — makes him a key figure in the ALDS.
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October 4, 2019
A couple of Twins players, including Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez, fielded grounders in the drizzle at Yankee Stadium Thursday afternoon

Let's get it started: Happy, excited Berrios ready for Yankees in Game 1

Jose Berrios, who will start Game 1 vs. the Yankees tonight, will take the mound for the Twins after a regular season filled with successes, struggles and adjustments.
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October 4, 2019
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli answered questions during a news conference at Yankee Stadium on Thursday afternoon ahead of Friday's ALDS Game 1

Baldelli's way: New generation of leadership brings new results

First-year Twins manager Rocco Baldelli simply asks that players be themselves, stay prepared, and give it their all during the games. "Rocco wants you to be yourself," outfielder Eddie Rosario said.