Minnesota Twins Shut Out New York Yankees 7-0: Woods Richardson’s 11 Ks, Austin Martin’s 4 RBIs Lead Dominant Win – September 15, 2025

Monday, September 15th, 2025

Minnesota Twins Shut Out New York Yankees 7-0

The Minnesota Twins delivered a commanding 7-0 victory over the New York Yankees on September 15, 2025, at Target Field. This decisive win boosted the Twins and dealt another setback to a Yankees team vying for top position in the American League East.

Simeon Woods Richardson Dominates with Career-High Strikeouts

Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson was dominant on the mound, striking out a career-high 11 batters over six shutout innings. He limited the Yankees, the American League’s highest-scoring team, to just two hits and three walks, improving his season record to 7-4. The Minnesota bullpen—Kody Funderburk, Travis Adams, and Pierson Ohl—each threw a scoreless inning in relief, sealing the shutout.

Austin Martin Sparks Twins' Offense

Austin Martin provided the offensive spark for Minnesota, driving in four runs. Brooks Lee added firepower with a double and his 15th home run of the season, while Edouard Julien chipped in with two hits. The Twins broke the game open with a five-run seventh inning, taking advantage of shaky Yankees relief pitching.

Struggles Continue for Yankees Pitching

Carlos Rodón, the Yankees’ starter, allowed two runs on five hits across six innings, suffering consecutive losses for the first time since June. Reliever Luke Weaver struggled in the seventh inning, allowing five runs, and now owns a 6.21 ERA in 34 games since returning from a hamstring injury. The Yankees’ bullpen continues to be a liability, with a 5.45 ERA since the All-Star break, among the worst in the majors.

Yankees’ Offense Quieted

The Yankees managed only three hits—one each from Paul Goldschmidt and José Caballero. The team failed to move any runner past second base throughout the game. Jhonny Pereda doubled and scored on a Martin forceout for Minnesota’s first run, and Lee's solo home run in the fifth inning gave the Twins a comfortable cushion.

Key Moment

In the fifth inning, José Caballero doubled with one out and appeared poised to spark the Yankees. However, Woods Richardson caught him breaking early for third base, and Caballero was tagged out in a rundown, ending the threat.

Key Stat

Simeon Woods Richardson matched his previous career high of eight strikeouts by the fourth inning and finished with a personal best of 11 strikeouts.

Up Next

The Yankees look to rebound with right-hander Cam Schlittler (3-3, 3.05 ERA) on the mound against the Twins' Zebby Matthews (4-5, 5.06 ERA) in the next game of the series.

In summary

The Minnesota Twins shut out the New York Yankees 7-0, powered by a stellar pitching performance from Simeon Woods Richardson and offensive contributions from Austin Martin and Brooks Lee. The Yankees slipped further behind in the AL East race and continue to struggle with bullpen consistency. This loss puts additional pressure on New York as playoff races intensify, while the Twins gain momentum as the season heads toward its conclusion.

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