Minnesota Twins Edge New York Yankees 5-4 in 13-Inning Marathon
The Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Yankees 5-4 in a 13-inning game played in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Victor Caratini hit a walk-off single to secure the win for the Twins, while the Yankees' Aaron Judge exited the game early with…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 16, 2026 — The Minnesota Twins secured a narrow 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees late Monday night in Minneapolis-St. Paul, concluding a marathon 13-inning contest.
The decisive run came in the bottom of the 13th inning when Victor Caratini delivered a walk-off single, sealing the win for the home team.
The game was a lengthy and hard-fought battle, extending well beyond regulation innings. Both teams had opportunities to claim victory, but the Twins ultimately prevailed in extra innings.
Adding to the Yankees’ challenges during the extended game, star player Aaron Judge was forced to exit early. Judge reportedly left the contest with reported leg tightness. The full extent of his condition and potential impact on future games was not immediately available.
The loss for the Yankees and the extra-innings victory for the Twins mark a significant result in their series. Further details regarding the game’s progression, specific pitching performances, and the exact circumstances surrounding Judge’s departure were not provided in the summary.
The game concluded with the Twins taking the win after a single scored the winning run, capping off a contest that lasted thirteen innings.
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