The New York Yankees walked into Wednesday’s series finale with the Minnesota Twins carrying momentum, confidence, and the opportunity to make a statement.

After winning the first two games, a sweep would have created breathing room in a tense American League Wild Card race.

Instead, a disastrous sixth inning turned a tied game into a 4-1 loss — and possibly cost them more than just a victory.

The defeat left the Yankees at 64-57, still clinging to the third and final Wild Card spot. A loss by the Cleveland Guardians kept the standings unchanged, but the chance to create separation slipped away like sand through their fingers.

What’s worse, manager Aaron Boone hinted postgame that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt might be bound for the injured list with a knee issue.

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