Judge Homers, Stanton Goes 4 for 5 with a Homer, as Yankees Rout Twins 9-1
- On Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-1 behind strong pitching and hitting performances.
- The victory followed a difficult 31-pitch first inning for starter Carlos Rodon, who allowed a run but then settled for seven one-hit innings.
- Rodon retired 17 consecutive batters after the first inning while Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe, and Giancarlo Stanton all hit home runs to build a lead.
- Rodon improved his season record to 12-7 with a 3.25 ERA, Stanton had four hits including a 447-foot homer, and Judge ended his home run drought dating to July 23.
- The Yankees earned back-to-back wins for the first time in August, maintained their wild card lead, and will seek a series sweep against the Twins on Wednesday.
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