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Twins Blank Yankees 7-0 Behind Woods Richardson's 11 Ks and Seventh-Inning Surge

The defeat narrowed New York's playoff margin by underscoring bullpen instability.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 15: Luke Weaver #30 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a three-run double against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning of the game at Target Field on September 15, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 13: Carlos Rodón #55 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 13, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Simeon Woods Richardson delivered six scoreless innings with a career-high 11 strikeouts and two hits allowed at Target Field.
  • Austin Martin drove in four runs, including a bases-clearing double during a five-run seventh against Luke Weaver, who recorded one out and was charged with five.
  • New York managed only two hits and struck out 14 times, resulting in the Twins’ first shutout of the Yankees since 2008.
  • The loss pushed the Yankees five games behind the AL East–leading Blue Jays and trimmed their lead for the top AL wild card to one game over the Red Sox.
  • Carlos Rodón logged a quality start with two runs over six innings, and the Yankees are scheduled to start rookie Cam Schlittler in Tuesday’s rematch.