Yankees Complete Three-Game Sweep of Twins Behind Clarke Schmidt’s Career Day

The New York Yankees secured a convincing three-game sweep against the Minnesota Twins, capping off their successful series at Target Field. With this victory, the Yankees improved their season record to an impressive 30-15.

Key Highlights:

• • Clarke Schmidt’s Stellar Performance: Pitcher Clarke Schmidt delivered a career-best performance, tossing eight shutout innings. He allowed only three hits and struck out eight batters, showcasing his dominance on the mound.
  • Volpe’s Home Run: Anthony Volpe set the tone early in the game with his sixth home run of the season.

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• Offensive Contributions: Gleyber Torres contributed an RBI double, while Anthony Rizzo drove in a run with an RBI groundout. Austin Wells added a crucial run-scoring single, and Alex Verdugo chipped in with a sacrifice fly.
• Heading Back to the Bronx: The Yankees will return to Yankee Stadium for a seven-game homestand, starting with a matchup against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.