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Will the astonishing New York Yankees reign with its spectacular advantage of top MLB this year?
The Yankees have 16 wins after trailing this season, tied with the Rockies for the most in MLB. They lead MLB with 41–16.
The last time the Yankees won a game where the starting pitcher allowed 5 HRs was July 21, 2002. They hit 2 in the 9th off Ugueth Urbina to win it after Jeff Weaver allowed home runs to Garciaparra (2), Ramirez (2), and Clark.
GAME SUMMARY
Yankees @ Twins (6/9/22)
Final/9: #Yankees 10 — #Twins 7
WP: Castro (3–0)
LP: Duran (0–2)
SW: Holmes, 9
The questioned Gallo and Hicks were the heroes of the match:
Gallo: 2–5, 2 HR(8), 3 RBI, 2 R
Hicks: 2–5, HR (2), 3 RBI, R
The Yankees start the next series in NYC against the Cubs, and Dominican Luis Severino (4–1) will open the first game with an AVE of 2.95