For better or worse, the Twins have long acted as an oasis for the Yankees, whether as a continuation of good times or a life raft during bleak ones. Entering this series in the Bronx, the Yankees had started August with a horrific 2-8 record and, briefly on Sunday, fell out of a playoff spot, albeit regaining it 30 minutes later. Given an opportunity to get back on the right track against the Trade Deadline’s most aggressive seller, the Yankees have played two clean, steady games of baseball and secured the series victory last night.

Now, tonight, they go for their seventh sweep of the season and first since July 8-10 against the Mariners. The Yankees are 6-1 when attempting to close out a three-game sweep this season, with their lone failure coming in Pittsburgh in early April.

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