Recap: N.Y. Yankees 6, Twins 4

September 20, 2011 at 4:01AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Mariano Rivera, Yankees

The Yankees closer pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his 602nd save, becoming baseball's all-time leader.

BY THE NUMBERS

9 Consecutive losses by the Twins, matching their season high.

16 Homers off lefthanded pitchers by the Yankees' Curtis Granderson.

4-23 Record by the Twins against the Yankees over their last 27 games, including postseason.

9-37 Record by the Twins since July 30.

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