Yankees batter Twins 9-1, with Judge and Stanton each hitting home runs and recording multiple hits
The New York Yankees continued their impressive form, sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays in a thrilling three-game series. The series victory marked the Yankees' third series win since the All-Star break and their first two-game win streak since July 8-10.
The highlight of the series came in the first game on August 19, when Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the first inning against Shane Baz. This incredible feat gave the Yankees a 3-0 lead in the opening inning.
Aaron Judge, who had been without a home run for nearly three weeks, broke his drought with a 40th home run of the season. The impressive blast travelled 429 feet at 112.3 mph off a cutter from Baz.
Cody Bellinger followed suit with a 381-foot homer to right field on a cutter. Giancarlo Stanton, who returned to the lineup after a brief absence due to general soreness, capped off the historic moment with a 386-foot drive to right-center field.
Carlos Rodón, who pitched seven innings, allowed only one hit in the game. This performance marked the first time a Yankee had completed seven innings since July 11.
In the game against the Minnesota Twins on August 12, Aaron Judge hit his 38th home run of the season. However, specific stats or records for Judge and Stanton in a Twins game were not mentioned in the provided search results.
The Yankees will face Minnesota again on Wednesday, with rookie RHP Cam Schlittler (1-2, 4.38 ERA) taking on RHP Joe Ryan (11-5, 2.79) for the Yankees. The Yankees are currently on a nine-game winning streak against the Twins.
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