Will Warren Shines as Yankees Top Twins 6-2: New York Powers Past Minnesota with Trio of Home Runs – August 11, 2025

Monday, August 11th, 2025

Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees Game Recap: Yankees Win 6-2

The New York Yankees secured a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. Will Warren delivered an impressive performance, becoming the first Yankees starting pitcher in a month to record an out in the seventh inning. Warren threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing just three hits and two runs—both from solo home runs—while striking out seven batters and issuing no walks.

Warren (7-5) conceded home runs to Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach but kept the Twins' offense largely in check. Relievers Luke Weaver and David Bednar combined to shut down Minnesota and clinch New York’s 23rd win in their last 30 regular-season meetings with the Twins.

This victory marked the Yankees’ first series-opener win since the All-Star break. The last Yankees starting pitcher to work into the seventh inning had been Carlos Rodón, who threw eight innings against the Chicago Cubs on July 11.

Yankees Power Surge Makes the Difference

New York’s offense was fueled by home runs from Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton, and Ben Rice, all coming off Minnesota starter Zebby Matthews. Bellinger ended a 12-game homerless drought with a solo home run in the first inning. Stanton and Rice connected for back-to-back home runs in the third, making it the eighth time this season the Yankees have achieved consecutive homers in a game.

Trent Grisham and Aaron Judge delivered RBI singles in the seventh, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. added a home run for New York in the eighth inning.

Twins’ Starter Struggles Against Home Runs

Twins starter Zebby Matthews (3-4) pitched 5 2/3 innings, yielding six hits and three runs while striking out nine. However, he tied a career high by allowing three home runs in the loss.

Key Moment

The pivotal third inning saw Matthews retire the first two Yankees batters before Giancarlo Stanton homered to right-center. Ben Rice followed with his own long ball, pushing the lead and energizing the Yankees’ offense.

Key Stats

The Yankees improved to 10-3 this season when hitting at least four home runs in a game. Stanton hit his tenth home run in his last 25 games, and it was his first home run as a fielder since August 3, 2023, versus Houston.

Up Next

Carlos Rodón (11-7, 3.35 ERA) will take the mound for the Yankees in the next game. The Minnesota Twins are expected to deploy a bullpen game for the matchup.

In summary

The New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2 behind a standout outing from Will Warren and a powerful display from their home run hitters. Yankees pitchers held the Twins to just two solo home runs, while Bellinger, Stanton, and Rice homered to lead New York’s offense. The victory reinforces the Yankees’ recent dominance over Minnesota and ends their series-opening drought since the All-Star break. With Carlos Rodón set to pitch next, the Yankees aim to keep the momentum going against the Twins as the series continues.

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