The New York Yankees secured a 9-1 victory against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, keeping their pursuit of postseason qualification alive. With this win, the Yankees improved their record to 64-56, holding onto third place in both the American League East division and the wild card standings.
Current Standings for Wild Card Contenders
The competition for wild card positions in the American League remains tight. The Seattle/Houston teams lead with a 67-53 record, followed closely by Boston at 66-55, just 1.5 games ahead of the Yankees. New York occupies the third wild card spot but trails the first spot by three games. Cleveland, at 62-56, lingers close behind. This race intensifies as teams vie for playoff positioning.
Carlos Rodon’s Strong Pitching Performance
On the mound for the Yankees, Carlos Rodon delivered an impressive outing, pitching seven innings with just one run allowed and striking out five batters. Rodon’s consistent form this season has brought his record to 12-7, accompanied by a 3.25 ERA, proving crucial in stabilizing the Yankees’ rotation as they push deeper into the season.
Judge and Stanton Power Yankees Offense with Home Runs
Offensively, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton once again sparked the Yankees’ attack by each hitting a home run. Judge’s homer marked his 38th of the campaign, reinforcing his position as one of the league’s most dangerous hitters. Stanton added his 12th home run, contributing significantly to the team’s offensive output and momentum.
Another Milestone for Yankees’ Historic Home Run Duo
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton’s combined 54 games with home runs hit in the same matchup places them among the most prolific Yankees duos in history. According to MLB.com analyst Sarah Langs, only Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, with 75 games, and Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra, with 56 games, have homered together more times. The Judge-Stanton pairing is closing in on the legendary Mantle-Berra duo, a remarkable feat considering the Hall of Fame status of both predecessors.
most times homering in same game, duos in Yankees history including playoffs:Babe Ruth/Lou Gehrig: 75Mickey Mantle/Yogi Berra: 56Aaron Judge/Giancarlo Stanton: 54Babe Ruth/Bob Meusel: 47Roger Maris/Mickey Mantle: 43h/t @EliasSports https://t.co/4YOVPSf50sâ Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) August 13, 2025
Judge, recently returned from the injured list, currently holds a .337 batting average along with 88 RBIs. Stanton, who produced a 4-for-5 game performance in this matchup, carries a .300 average with 34 RBIs. Their combined power numbers offer the Yankees a formidable offensive edge as the season’s final stretch advances.
Looking Ahead: Yankees Face Twins Again
The New York Yankees will host the Minnesota Twins once more on Wednesday evening, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. The Yankees will rely on rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler to challenge Twins ace Joe Ryan in what is expected to be a crucial game in the battle for wild card positioning. This rematch presents an important opportunity for the Yankees to extend their winning momentum and improve their postseason prospects.