Tuesday's Twins-New York Yankees game recap

Byron Buxton's two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth sparked a four-run inning for the Twins.

April 26, 2023 at 3:08AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Byron Buxton, Twins

His two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth sparked a four-run inning that was the turning point. Finished 2-for-4 with two RBI.

BY THE NUMBERS

22 Years since the Twins last won a season series against the Yankees before Tuesday.

44 Years since a Twins pitcher started the season with a 5-0 record before Joe Ryan.

.349 Jorge Polanco's batting average with six doubles and 19 RBI in his last 15 games against the Yankees.

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