The Yankees' performance has dipped significantly since May 29, going 27-36 and only winning 2 of 9 games in August. They have a slim hold on the third AL Wild Card spot. The upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins presents a favorable opportunity, as the Yankees have historically dominated this matchup. The Twins are in a state of transition after trading away key veterans but have shown resilience in August. The Yankees need offensive production while managing injuries, making this series critical for boosting their confidence and performance.
The Yankees have dominated Minnesota for decades, holding a record of 107-42 against the Twins since 2002, including an astounding 87-37 over the last 20 years.
Since May 29, the Yankees are 27-36 and just 2-7 in August, a skid that's cost them their early-season cushion.
The Twins are in transition after selling key veterans, but they have managed to be scrappy in August, going 5-4.
This series is an opportunity for the Yankees to regain confidence and potentially spark the kind of run World Series champion manager Joe Torre believes is still in them.
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