The New York Yankees continue to be the bete-noire of the Minnesota Twins as they defeated them 5-1 to sweep the ALDS. The Twins had plenty of opportunities but spectacular plays by D.J. LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres, Aaron Judge and Didi Gregorius killed Twin rallies throughout the night. Despite winning 101 games this season, the Twins were outscored 23-7 in the three games.
This marks the sixth time the Yankees have dispatched the Twins in the post-season in this century. Prior to tonight the Yankees bested the Twins in the 2003 ALDS, 2004 ALDS, 2009 ALDS, 2010 ALDS and the 2017 AL Wild Card Game. Could it be that the Twins are the new Red Sox?
The Yankees will face either the Houston Astros or the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS starting on Saturday. The Astros currently have a 2-1 lead in their ALDS. Houston could clinch tomorrow night or Tampa Bay could force a fifth and deciding game on Thursday.
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