The New York Yankees overcame a one-run deficit and pulled away from the Minnesota Twins on Monday, September 14, 2026, winning 8-3 in Minneapolis. Aaron Judge delivered the big blow — a three-run home run — while Will Warren kept the Twins off the board through 5.2 innings, setting the stage for a five-run cushion the bullpen ultimately protected. Four Yankees went deep, the offense broke the game open late, and New York walked away with a convincing road win.

Yankees Offense Erupts With Four Home Runs

This one came down to the long ball. The Yankees hit four home runs on the night, and each one did damage. Judge went 1-for-4 but his homer was the loudest hit of the night — a three-run shot that stretched the lead and all but ended the competitive portion of the game. José Caballero was equally productive, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Austin Wells added a solo shot in his 1-for-4 performance, while Ben Rice — going 2-for-3 — chipped in two RBI without leaving the yard. Four different hitters, four different contributions, and the box score showed it: eight runs scored against a Minnesota pitching staff that ran out of answers after the fifth inning.

Minnesota's best offensive moments came from Josh Bell, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and one RBI, and Emmanuel Rodriguez, who collected two hits and two RBI in four at-bats. But those contributions weren't enough to keep pace once New York's offense caught fire.

Will Warren Dominates Through 5.2 Innings

Will Warren was the story on the pitching side. The right-hander held the Twins scoreless across 5.2 innings, scattering five hits and two walks while striking out six. He handed a clean lead to the bullpen and put the Yankees in position to win. That's exactly what a starting pitcher needs to do on the road — go deep enough to limit bullpen exposure and keep the offense in the game.

The bullpen had mixed results. Michael Fulmer tossed a clean inning, striking out one. Tim Hill allowed two hits and one earned run in his inning of work but was credited with the win. John Schreiber closed things out with 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save.

Turning Point: The Twins Bullpen Comes Apart Late

Minnesota's Dean Kremer was sharp through 5.2 innings — one earned run, two hits, five strikeouts. But when the Twins turned it over to their relievers, things fell apart in a hurry. Andrew Morris allowed three hits and three earned runs in just a third of an inning, and A.J. Minter couldn't stop the bleeding either, surrendering three hits and three more earned runs without recording an out. That's six earned runs charged between two pitchers in essentially one inning of work. The Yankees took full advantage, and what had been a tight game became a blowout.

Key Performances at a Glance

  • Aaron Judge: 1-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI
  • José Caballero: 2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI
  • Ben Rice: 2-for-3, 2 RBI
  • Austin Wells: 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • Will Warren: 5.2 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
  • John Schreiber: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER (save)

What's Next for the Yankees

The Yankees continue their road series against the Minnesota Twins. Monday's performance — four home runs, a quality start from Warren, and a comfortable final margin — was the kind of complete game New York needed. Judge, Wells, Caballero, and Rice all made noise at the plate, the starting pitcher delivered, and the bullpen closed it out despite some turbulence in the middle innings. Eight runs on the road is a good night by any measure. The Yankees will look to build on it when they take the field again in Minneapolis.